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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | December - April | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1230 | $2359 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $499 | $1036 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $108 | $236 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $202 | $371 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $29 | $43 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $120 | $157 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $9 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $36 | $12 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $27 | $48 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $13 | $0 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $24 | $35 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $7 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $43 | $117 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $37 | $37 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $48 | $163 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $26 | $75 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Claro, Movistar | 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 | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | 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 | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | 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 | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |