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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | December - April | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1230 | $2498 | $1293 | $2359 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $499 | $1174 | $732 | $1036 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $108 | $175 | $87 | $236 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $202 | $313 | $131 | $371 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $51 | $18 | $43 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $120 | $196 | $96 | $157 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $9 | $10 | $16 | $21 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $36 | $78 | $21 | $12 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $27 | $44 | $14 | $48 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $13 | $49 | $0 | $0 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $54 | $8 | $35 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $20 | $9 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $82 | $73 | $117 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $37 | $44 | $15 | $37 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $48 | $142 | $54 | $163 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $26 | $64 | $20 | $75 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |