Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | Greek | Korean |
Level of English | High | Low | High | Low | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | February - May | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1351 | $959 | $1959 | $2184 |
Rent | $932 | $480 | $615 | $316 | $678 | $797 |
Groceries | $121 | $82 | $114 | $161 | $157 | $356 |
Dining out | $403 | $174 | $165 | $128 | $261 | $211 |
Cafe | $45 | $22 | $38 | $35 | $56 | $69 |
Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $133 | $88 | $209 | $222 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $7 | $4 | $35 | $40 |
Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $21 | $15 | $63 | $40 |
Taxis | $48 | $28 | $9 | $15 | $42 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $25 | $0 | $45 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $29 | $6 | $28 | $39 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $29 | $2 | $8 | $6 |
Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $45 | $74 | $110 | $93 |
Gym | $81 | $15 | $30 | $34 | $107 | $69 |
Yoga | $93 | $57 | $59 | $71 | $105 | $112 |
Massage | $59 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $54 | $75 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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 | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 57 options on Happy Cow |