Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | December - April | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1293 | $1867 | $2359 | $2184 | $1976 |
Rent | $1650 | $932 | $732 | $778 | $1036 | $797 | $869 |
Groceries | $243 | $121 | $87 | $281 | $236 | $356 | $146 |
Dining out | $396 | $403 | $131 | $182 | $371 | $211 | $292 |
Cafe | $66 | $45 | $18 | $49 | $43 | $69 | $42 |
Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $96 | $159 | $157 | $222 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $40 | $16 |
Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $21 | $11 | $12 | $40 | $38 |
Taxis | $73 | $48 | $14 | $9 | $48 | $41 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $0 | $24 | $0 | $13 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $8 | $81 | $35 | $39 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $6 | $44 |
Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $73 | $64 | $117 | $93 | $66 |
Gym | $62 | $81 | $15 | $69 | $37 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $139 | $93 | $54 | $65 | $163 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $59 | $20 | $51 | $75 | $75 | $45 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | 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 | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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 | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |