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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 2,427,000 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Romanian | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | May - September | April - October | January - April, December | January - March, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $2200 | $1351 | $1293 | $1833 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $939 | $615 | $732 | $1066 | $797 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $188 | $114 | $87 | $95 | $356 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $271 | $165 | $131 | $210 | $211 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $57 | $38 | $18 | $25 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $174 | $133 | $96 | $130 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $23 | $7 | $16 | $7 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $88 | $21 | $21 | $33 | $40 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $58 | $9 | $14 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $17 | $25 | $0 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $64 | $29 | $8 | $55 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $37 | $29 | $9 | $26 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $63 | $45 | $73 | $54 | $93 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $66 | $30 | $15 | $31 | $69 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $99 | $59 | $54 | $40 | $112 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $56 | $31 | $20 | $32 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Claro, Tigo | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | EasyTaxi | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |