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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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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 | 1,125,316 | 8,323,340 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | English (de facto) | Korean |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | February - May | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $959 | $5431 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $316 | $2891 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $161 | $383 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $128 | $656 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $35 | $72 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $88 | $326 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $4 | $45 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $15 | $220 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $15 | $78 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $0 | $30 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $6 | $100 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $2 | $74 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $74 | $195 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $34 | $55 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $71 | $197 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $10 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | 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 | 107 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |