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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Very high | Moderate | Very High | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1321 | $1549 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $844 | $618 | $923 | $717 | $780 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $98 | $129 | $127 | $148 | $158 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $121 | $269 | $207 | $280 | $240 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $25 | $32 | $42 | $45 | $53 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $95 | $151 | $160 | $96 | $175 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $11 | $27 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $9 | $55 | $17 | $95 | $61 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $9 | $21 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $14 | $49 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $24 | $19 | $97 | $45 | $19 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $4 | $15 | $217 | $24 | $35 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $23 | $43 | $77 | $66 | $50 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $14 | $36 | $42 | $56 | $56 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $19 | $56 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $10 | $30 | $101 | $48 | $37 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | 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 | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods 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 | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuà, 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 | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |