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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1230 | $2143 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $499 | $923 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $108 | $127 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $202 | $207 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $42 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $120 | $160 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $9 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $36 | $17 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $27 | $9 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $13 | $49 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $97 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $217 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $77 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $37 | $42 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $48 | $54 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $26 | $101 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |