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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English |
| Level of English | High | Very high | High | Very high |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1230 | $1549 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $499 | $618 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $108 | $129 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $202 | $269 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $29 | $32 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $120 | $151 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $9 | $27 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $36 | $55 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $27 | $21 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $13 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $24 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $7 | $15 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $43 | $43 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $37 | $36 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $48 | $56 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $26 | $30 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow |