Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | May - September | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $2200 | $2498 | $2143 | $2184 | $1976 |
Rent | $1650 | $932 | $939 | $1174 | $923 | $797 | $869 |
Groceries | $243 | $121 | $188 | $175 | $127 | $356 | $146 |
Dining out | $396 | $403 | $271 | $313 | $207 | $211 | $292 |
Cafe | $66 | $45 | $57 | $51 | $42 | $69 | $42 |
Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $174 | $196 | $160 | $222 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $23 | $10 | $21 | $40 | $16 |
Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $88 | $78 | $17 | $40 | $38 |
Taxis | $73 | $48 | $58 | $44 | $9 | $41 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $17 | $49 | $49 | $13 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $64 | $54 | $97 | $39 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $37 | $20 | $217 | $6 | $44 |
Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $63 | $82 | $77 | $93 | $66 |
Gym | $62 | $81 | $66 | $44 | $42 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $139 | $93 | $99 | $142 | $54 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $59 | $56 | $64 | $101 | $75 | $45 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | 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 | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
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 | 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 | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |