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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | September - December | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | January - April, December |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1321 | $1167 | $659 | $1293 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $844 | $503 | $354 | $732 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $98 | $151 | $44 | $87 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $121 | $134 | $81 | $131 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $25 | $39 | $18 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $95 | $72 | $49 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $9 | $20 | $6 | $21 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $9 | $13 | $6 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $14 | $0 | $2 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $24 | $3 | $11 | $8 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $4 | $4 | $15 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $23 | $89 | $22 | $73 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $14 | $57 | $9 | $15 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $19 | $57 | $23 | $54 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $10 | $21 | $15 | $20 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo |
| 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 | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
| 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 | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow |