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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1230 | $2498 | $2143 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $499 | $1174 | $923 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $108 | $175 | $127 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $202 | $313 | $207 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $51 | $42 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $120 | $196 | $160 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $9 | $10 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $36 | $78 | $17 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $27 | $44 | $9 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $13 | $49 | $49 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $54 | $97 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $20 | $217 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $82 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $37 | $44 | $42 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $48 | $142 | $54 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $26 | $64 | $101 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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. | 10-15% for restaurants | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |