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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 144,900 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Greek | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | High | High | Moderate | Very High | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, October - December | January - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1321 | $1959 | $2143 | $1759 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $932 | $844 | $678 | $923 | $717 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $121 | $98 | $157 | $127 | $148 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $403 | $121 | $261 | $207 | $280 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $25 | $56 | $42 | $45 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $209 | $160 | $96 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $35 | $21 | $21 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $9 | $63 | $17 | $95 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $42 | $9 | $25 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $14 | $45 | $49 | $10 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $28 | $97 | $45 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $8 | $217 | $24 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $23 | $110 | $77 | $66 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $14 | $107 | $42 | $56 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $93 | $19 | $105 | $54 | $82 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $54 | $101 | $48 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | nTaxi | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |