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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Very high | High | High | Low | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | April - October | September - December | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1351 | $1321 | $1293 | $5431 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $615 | $844 | $732 | $2891 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $114 | $98 | $87 | $383 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $165 | $121 | $131 | $656 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $38 | $25 | $18 | $72 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $133 | $95 | $96 | $326 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $7 | $11 | $16 | $45 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $21 | $9 | $21 | $220 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $9 | $9 | $14 | $78 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $25 | $14 | $0 | $30 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $29 | $24 | $8 | $100 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $29 | $4 | $9 | $74 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $45 | $23 | $73 | $195 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $30 | $14 | $15 | $55 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $59 | $19 | $54 | $197 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $31 | $10 | $20 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |