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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | January - April, December | December - April | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1293 | $2359 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $732 | $1036 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $87 | $236 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $131 | $371 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $18 | $43 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $96 | $157 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $16 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $21 | $12 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $14 | $48 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $0 | $0 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $8 | $35 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $9 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $73 | $117 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $15 | $37 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $54 | $163 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $20 | $75 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | 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 | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | 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 | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |