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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Turkish | Greek | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1549 | $959 | $659 | $1959 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $618 | $316 | $354 | $678 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $129 | $161 | $44 | $157 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $269 | $128 | $81 | $261 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $32 | $35 | $18 | $56 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $151 | $88 | $49 | $209 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $27 | $4 | $3 | $35 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $55 | $15 | $6 | $63 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $21 | $15 | $6 | $42 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $49 | $0 | $2 | $45 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $19 | $6 | $11 | $28 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $15 | $2 | $15 | $8 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $74 | $22 | $110 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $36 | $34 | $9 | $107 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $56 | $71 | $23 | $105 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $30 | $10 | $15 | $54 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Bolt | Grab | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 57 options on Happy Cow |