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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 517,000 | 2,427,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Portuguese | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Very high | High | Very high | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | April - October | March - May, September - November | March - May, September, October | January - April, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1351 | $1549 | $1984 | $1293 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $615 | $618 | $965 | $732 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $114 | $129 | $136 | $87 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $165 | $269 | $271 | $131 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $38 | $32 | $37 | $18 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $133 | $151 | $164 | $96 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $7 | $27 | $24 | $16 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $21 | $55 | $63 | $21 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $9 | $21 | $27 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $25 | $49 | $18 | $0 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $29 | $19 | $29 | $8 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $29 | $15 | $24 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $45 | $43 | $47 | $73 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $30 | $36 | $65 | $15 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $59 | $56 | $65 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $31 | $30 | $50 | $20 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | 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 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Uber, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | 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 | 24 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |