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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 15,520,000 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Turkish | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | September - December | April - June, September and October | January - March, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1321 | $659 | $1833 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $844 | $354 | $1066 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $98 | $44 | $95 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $121 | $81 | $210 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $25 | $18 | $25 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $49 | $130 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $3 | $7 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $9 | $6 | $33 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $6 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $14 | $2 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $11 | $55 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $15 | $26 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $23 | $22 | $54 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $14 | $9 | $31 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $19 | $23 | $40 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $15 | $32 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | BiTaksi | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |