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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | June - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1230 | $659 | $1293 | $2143 | $1806 |
| Rent | $932 | $499 | $354 | $732 | $923 | $780 |
| Groceries | $121 | $108 | $44 | $87 | $127 | $158 |
| Dining out | $403 | $202 | $81 | $131 | $207 | $240 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $18 | $18 | $42 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $120 | $49 | $96 | $160 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $9 | $3 | $16 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $36 | $6 | $21 | $17 | $61 |
| Taxis | $48 | $27 | $6 | $14 | $9 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $13 | $2 | $0 | $49 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $11 | $8 | $97 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $15 | $9 | $217 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $22 | $73 | $77 | $50 |
| Gym | $81 | $37 | $9 | $15 | $42 | $56 |
| Yoga | $93 | $48 | $23 | $54 | $54 | $66 |
| Massage | $59 | $26 | $15 | $20 | $101 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | N/A | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |