Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Very high | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | September - December | February - May | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1321 | $959 | $1984 | $2184 | $1976 |
Rent | $1650 | $932 | $844 | $316 | $965 | $797 | $869 |
Groceries | $243 | $121 | $98 | $161 | $136 | $356 | $146 |
Dining out | $396 | $403 | $121 | $128 | $271 | $211 | $292 |
Cafe | $66 | $45 | $25 | $35 | $37 | $69 | $42 |
Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $95 | $88 | $164 | $222 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $11 | $4 | $24 | $40 | $16 |
Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $9 | $15 | $63 | $40 | $38 |
Taxis | $73 | $48 | $9 | $15 | $27 | $41 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $14 | $0 | $18 | $13 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $24 | $6 | $29 | $39 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $4 | $2 | $24 | $6 | $44 |
Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $23 | $74 | $47 | $93 | $66 |
Gym | $62 | $81 | $14 | $34 | $65 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $139 | $93 | $19 | $71 | $65 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $59 | $10 | $10 | $50 | $75 | $45 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | 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 cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 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) | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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 tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuร , 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 cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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 | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |