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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 517,000 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, September, October | December - April | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1321 | $1984 | $2359 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $844 | $965 | $1036 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $98 | $136 | $236 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $121 | $271 | $371 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $25 | $37 | $43 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $164 | $157 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $24 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $9 | $63 | $12 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $27 | $48 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $14 | $18 | $0 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $29 | $35 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $24 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $23 | $47 | $117 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $14 | $65 | $37 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $19 | $65 | $163 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $50 | $75 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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 tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 cafés for maté and facturas | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |