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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 517,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Hungarian | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | High | High | Very high |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - June, September - November | March - May, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1230 | $1984 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $499 | $965 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $108 | $136 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $202 | $271 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $29 | $37 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $120 | $164 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $9 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $36 | $63 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $27 | $27 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $13 | $18 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $24 | $29 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $7 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $43 | $47 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $37 | $65 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $48 | $65 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $26 | $50 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone |
| 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 | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries |
| 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 | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana |
| 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow |