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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 6,578,0179 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $2498 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $1174 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $175 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $313 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $51 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $196 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $10 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $78 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $44 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $49 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $54 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $20 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $82 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $44 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $142 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $64 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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! | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |