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Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Low | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | June - October | January - March, December | March - June | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1230 | $1549 | $2498 | $1867 | $1806 | $1833 | $1462 | $1976 |
Rent | $932 | $480 | $499 | $618 | $1174 | $778 | $780 | $1066 | $752 | $869 |
Groceries | $121 | $82 | $108 | $129 | $175 | $281 | $158 | $95 | $112 | $146 |
Dining out | $403 | $174 | $202 | $269 | $313 | $182 | $240 | $210 | $169 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $22 | $29 | $32 | $51 | $49 | $53 | $25 | $45 | $42 |
Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $120 | $151 | $196 | $159 | $175 | $130 | $125 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $9 | $27 | $10 | $25 | $24 | $7 | $4 | $16 |
Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $36 | $55 | $78 | $11 | $61 | $33 | $8 | $38 |
Taxis | $48 | $28 | $27 | $21 | $44 | $9 | $33 | $14 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $13 | $49 | $49 | $24 | $19 | $16 | $27 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $24 | $19 | $54 | $81 | $19 | $55 | $21 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $7 | $15 | $20 | $20 | $35 | $26 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $43 | $43 | $82 | $64 | $50 | $54 | $53 | $66 |
Gym | $81 | $15 | $37 | $36 | $44 | $69 | $56 | $31 | $33 | $34 |
Yoga | $93 | $57 | $48 | $56 | $142 | $65 | $66 | $40 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $37 | $26 | $30 | $64 | $51 | $37 | $32 | $53 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |