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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1293 | $2143 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $732 | $923 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $87 | $127 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $131 | $207 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $18 | $42 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $96 | $160 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $16 | $21 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $21 | $17 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $14 | $9 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $0 | $49 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $8 | $97 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $9 | $217 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $73 | $77 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $15 | $42 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $54 | $54 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $20 | $101 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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 | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | N/A | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | 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 | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |