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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Hungarian | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | High | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1230 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $499 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $108 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $202 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $29 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $120 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $9 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $36 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $27 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $13 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $24 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $7 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $43 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $37 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $48 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $26 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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! | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |