Barcelona vs Bucharest vs New York City vs Seoul

Barcelona ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Population 5,585,556 1,830,000 8,323,340 9,963,452
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish Romanian English (de facto) Korean
Level of English High High Very high Moderate
Main airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November April - October April - June, September - November March - May, September - November
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) RON - Romanian Leu (L) USD - US Dollar ($) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ)
Credit cards Accepted almost evewhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No
Average monthly costs $2384 $1351 $5431 $2184
Rent $932 $615 $2891 $797
Groceries $121 $114 $383 $356
Dining out $403 $165 $656 $211
Cafe $45 $38 $72 $69
Coworking space $213 $133 $326 $222
Mobile internet $10 $7 $45 $40
Public transportation $127 $21 $220 $40
Taxis $48 $9 $78 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $25 $30 $13
Sport and cultural events $81 $29 $100 $39
Museums and sights $33 $29 $74 $6
Nightlife $112 $45 $195 $93
Gym $81 $30 $55 $69
Yoga $93 $59 $197 $112
Massage $59 $31 $109 $75
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar Vodafone, Orange 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 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Cabify, FreeNow Star Taxi, Uber Uber, Lyft Uber, Kakao
Tap water 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. 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, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, covrig, papanasi 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 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 309 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow