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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 1,166,978 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Thai | Portuguese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Very high | Moderate | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | November - April | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1230 | $974 | $1984 | $1867 | $5431 | $2143 |
| Rent | $932 | $499 | $274 | $965 | $778 | $2891 | $923 |
| Groceries | $121 | $108 | $169 | $136 | $281 | $383 | $127 |
| Dining out | $403 | $202 | $108 | $271 | $182 | $656 | $207 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $45 | $37 | $49 | $72 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $120 | $95 | $164 | $159 | $326 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $9 | $11 | $24 | $25 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $36 | $60 | $63 | $11 | $220 | $17 |
| Taxis | $48 | $27 | $20 | $27 | $9 | $78 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $13 | $10 | $18 | $24 | $30 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $8 | $29 | $81 | $100 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $8 | $24 | $20 | $74 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $62 | $47 | $64 | $195 | $77 |
| Gym | $81 | $37 | $41 | $65 | $69 | $55 | $42 |
| Yoga | $93 | $48 | $55 | $65 | $65 | $197 | $54 |
| Massage | $59 | $26 | $10 | $50 | $51 | $109 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Uber, Lyft | N/A |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |