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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Turkish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $659 | $1867 | $5431 | $2143 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $354 | $778 | $2891 | $923 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $44 | $281 | $383 | $127 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $81 | $182 | $656 | $207 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $18 | $49 | $72 | $42 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $49 | $159 | $326 | $160 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $3 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $6 | $11 | $220 | $17 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $6 | $9 | $78 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $2 | $24 | $30 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $11 | $81 | $100 | $97 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $15 | $20 | $74 | $217 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $22 | $64 | $195 | $77 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $9 | $69 | $55 | $42 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $23 | $65 | $197 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $15 | $51 | $109 | $101 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | BiTaksi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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. | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |