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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1759 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $717 | $797 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $148 | $356 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $280 | $211 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $45 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $96 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $95 | $40 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $25 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $10 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $45 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $24 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $66 | $93 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $82 | $112 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $48 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | 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 | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |