Barcelona vs Budapest vs Rio de Janeiro

Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Population 5,585,556 1,768,073 6,718,903
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish Hungarian Portuguese
Level of English High High Low
Main airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Galeão International Airport
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November March - June, September - November January - March, December
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$)
Credit cards Accepted almost evewhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No
Average monthly costs $2384 $1230 $1833
Rent $932 $499 $1066
Groceries $121 $108 $95
Dining out $403 $202 $210
Cafe $45 $29 $25
Coworking space $213 $120 $130
Mobile internet $10 $9 $7
Public transportation $127 $36 $33
Taxis $48 $27 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $13 $16
Sport and cultural events $81 $24 $55
Museums and sights $33 $7 $26
Nightlife $112 $43 $54
Gym $81 $37 $31
Yoga $93 $48 $40
Massage $59 $26 $32
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar Vodafone, Telenor Tim, Claro, Vivo
Tipping 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common
Taxi apps Cabify, FreeNow Bolt, Fotaxi Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not 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. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common.
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 Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros.
Eat like a local Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city.
Vegetarian / vegan options 98 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 54 options on Happy Cow