Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Greek | Spanish | Korean |
Level of English | High | Very high | High | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | March - May, September - November |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1959 | $1293 | $2184 |
Rent | $932 | $939 | $678 | $732 | $797 |
Groceries | $121 | $188 | $157 | $87 | $356 |
Dining out | $403 | $271 | $261 | $131 | $211 |
Cafe | $45 | $57 | $56 | $18 | $69 |
Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $209 | $96 | $222 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $35 | $16 | $40 |
Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $63 | $21 | $40 |
Taxis | $48 | $58 | $42 | $14 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $45 | $0 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $28 | $8 | $39 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $8 | $9 | $6 |
Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $110 | $73 | $93 |
Gym | $81 | $66 | $107 | $15 | $69 |
Yoga | $93 | $99 | $105 | $54 | $112 |
Massage | $59 | $56 | $54 | $20 | $75 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | 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 | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | Not customary or expected |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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 | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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 | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |