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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Czech | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | June - October | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1230 | $1806 | $1462 |
| Rent | $932 | $499 | $780 | $752 |
| Groceries | $121 | $108 | $158 | $112 |
| Dining out | $403 | $202 | $240 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $53 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $120 | $175 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $9 | $24 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $36 | $61 | $8 |
| Taxis | $48 | $27 | $33 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $13 | $19 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $19 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $35 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $50 | $53 |
| Gym | $81 | $37 | $56 | $33 |
| Yoga | $93 | $48 | $66 | $37 |
| Massage | $59 | $26 | $37 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
| 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |