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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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New York City 🇺🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 144,900 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Greek | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | High | Very high |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1230 | $1549 | $1959 | $5431 |
| Rent | $932 | $499 | $618 | $678 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $121 | $108 | $129 | $157 | $383 |
| Dining out | $403 | $202 | $269 | $261 | $656 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $32 | $56 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $120 | $151 | $209 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $9 | $27 | $35 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $36 | $55 | $63 | $220 |
| Taxis | $48 | $27 | $21 | $42 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $13 | $49 | $45 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $19 | $28 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $15 | $8 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $43 | $110 | $195 |
| Gym | $81 | $37 | $36 | $107 | $55 |
| Yoga | $93 | $48 | $56 | $105 | $197 |
| Massage | $59 | $26 | $30 | $54 | $109 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | AT&T, Verizon |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | nTaxi | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 309 options on HappyCow |