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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | English (de facto) | Korean |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | Moderate | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1549 | $2498 | $5431 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $618 | $1174 | $2891 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $129 | $175 | $383 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $269 | $313 | $656 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $32 | $51 | $72 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $151 | $196 | $326 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $27 | $10 | $45 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $55 | $78 | $220 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $21 | $44 | $78 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $49 | $49 | $30 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $19 | $54 | $100 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $15 | $20 | $74 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $43 | $82 | $195 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $36 | $44 | $55 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $56 | $142 | $197 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $30 | $64 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | 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! | 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 | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |