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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Romanian | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | March - June, September - November | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1351 | $1230 | $959 | $659 | $2498 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $615 | $499 | $316 | $354 | $1174 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $114 | $108 | $161 | $44 | $175 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $165 | $202 | $128 | $81 | $313 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $38 | $29 | $35 | $18 | $51 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $133 | $120 | $88 | $49 | $196 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $7 | $9 | $4 | $3 | $10 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $21 | $36 | $15 | $6 | $78 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $9 | $27 | $15 | $6 | $44 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $25 | $13 | $0 | $2 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $29 | $24 | $6 | $11 | $54 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $29 | $7 | $2 | $15 | $20 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $45 | $43 | $74 | $22 | $82 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $30 | $37 | $34 | $9 | $44 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $59 | $48 | $71 | $23 | $142 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $31 | $26 | $10 | $15 | $64 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |