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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Turkish | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | January - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1230 | $659 | $2143 | $1759 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $499 | $354 | $923 | $717 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $108 | $44 | $127 | $148 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $202 | $81 | $207 | $280 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $18 | $42 | $45 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $120 | $49 | $160 | $96 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $9 | $3 | $21 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $36 | $6 | $17 | $95 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $27 | $6 | $9 | $25 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $13 | $2 | $49 | $10 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $11 | $97 | $45 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $15 | $217 | $24 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $22 | $77 | $66 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $37 | $9 | $42 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $48 | $23 | $54 | $82 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $26 | $15 | $101 | $48 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |