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Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | High | Low | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | March - May, October, November | December - April | May - October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1230 | $1867 | $2359 | $1363 |
Rent | $932 | $480 | $499 | $778 | $1036 | $658 |
Groceries | $121 | $82 | $108 | $281 | $236 | $150 |
Dining out | $403 | $174 | $202 | $182 | $371 | $10 |
Cafe | $45 | $22 | $29 | $49 | $43 | $28 |
Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $120 | $159 | $157 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $9 | $25 | $21 | $3 |
Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $36 | $11 | $12 | $53 |
Taxis | $48 | $28 | $27 | $9 | $48 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $13 | $24 | $0 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $24 | $81 | $35 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $7 | $20 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $43 | $64 | $117 | $118 |
Gym | $81 | $15 | $37 | $69 | $37 | $72 |
Yoga | $93 | $57 | $48 | $65 | $163 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $37 | $26 | $51 | $75 | $10 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
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% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |