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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 517,000 | 8,323,340 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Romanian | Portuguese | English (de facto) | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Very high | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | March - May, September, October | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1351 | $1984 | $5431 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $615 | $965 | $2891 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $114 | $136 | $383 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $165 | $271 | $656 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $38 | $37 | $72 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $133 | $164 | $326 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $7 | $24 | $45 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $21 | $63 | $220 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $9 | $27 | $78 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $25 | $18 | $30 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $29 | $29 | $100 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $29 | $24 | $74 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $45 | $47 | $195 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $30 | $65 | $55 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $59 | $65 | $197 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $31 | $50 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | 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 | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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 | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | 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 | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |