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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 2,427,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | High | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1230 | $1549 | $1293 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $499 | $618 | $732 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $108 | $129 | $87 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $202 | $269 | $131 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $29 | $32 | $18 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $120 | $151 | $96 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $9 | $27 | $16 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $36 | $55 | $21 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $27 | $21 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $13 | $49 | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $24 | $19 | $8 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $7 | $15 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $43 | $43 | $73 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $37 | $36 | $15 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $48 | $56 | $54 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $26 | $30 | $20 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | EasyTaxi | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |