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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Very high | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1351 | $1867 | $5431 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $615 | $778 | $2891 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $114 | $281 | $383 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $165 | $182 | $656 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $38 | $49 | $72 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $133 | $159 | $326 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $7 | $25 | $45 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $21 | $11 | $220 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $9 | $9 | $78 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $25 | $24 | $30 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $29 | $81 | $100 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $29 | $20 | $74 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $45 | $64 | $195 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $30 | $69 | $55 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $59 | $65 | $197 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $31 | $51 | $109 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, T-Mobile | 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, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |