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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | English (de facto) | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1230 | $5431 | $2143 |
| Rent | $932 | $499 | $2891 | $923 |
| Groceries | $121 | $108 | $383 | $127 |
| Dining out | $403 | $202 | $656 | $207 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $72 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $120 | $326 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $9 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $36 | $220 | $17 |
| Taxis | $48 | $27 | $78 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $13 | $30 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $100 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $74 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $195 | $77 |
| Gym | $81 | $37 | $55 | $42 |
| Yoga | $93 | $48 | $197 | $54 |
| Massage | $59 | $26 | $109 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Lyft | N/A |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | 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 tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Fลzelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos | 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, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | 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 | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |