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Population 5,585,556 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,768,073 8,053,663 2,427,000
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish German Spanish Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish
Level of English High Very high Low High Moderate Low
Main airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November May - September January - March, December March - June, September - November January, February, October - December January - April, December
Currency EUR - Euro (€) EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) COP - Colombian Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted almost evewhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No No No No
Average monthly costs $2384 $2200 $1097 $1230 $1167 $1293
Rent $932 $939 $480 $499 $503 $732
Groceries $121 $188 $82 $108 $151 $87
Dining out $403 $271 $174 $202 $134 $131
Cafe $45 $57 $22 $29 $39 $18
Coworking space $213 $174 $77 $120 $72 $96
Mobile internet $10 $23 $11 $9 $4 $16
Public transportation $127 $88 $23 $36 $20 $21
Taxis $48 $58 $28 $27 $13 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $17 $17 $13 $0 $0
Sport and cultural events $81 $64 $22 $24 $3 $8
Museums and sights $33 $37 $7 $7 $4 $9
Nightlife $112 $63 $46 $43 $89 $73
Gym $81 $66 $15 $37 $57 $15
Yoga $93 $99 $57 $48 $57 $54
Massage $59 $56 $37 $26 $21 $20
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Claro, Tigo
Tipping 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Tip 10% in restaurants
Taxi apps Cabify, FreeNow Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet EasyTaxi
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. 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 mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats
Local food specialities Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa
Eat like a local Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food
Vegetarian / vegan options 98 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow