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| Population | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | September - December | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1321 | $1167 | $659 | $1867 | $2143 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $844 | $503 | $354 | $778 | $923 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $98 | $151 | $44 | $281 | $127 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $121 | $134 | $81 | $182 | $207 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $25 | $39 | $18 | $49 | $42 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $72 | $49 | $159 | $160 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $25 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $9 | $20 | $6 | $11 | $17 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $13 | $6 | $9 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $14 | $0 | $2 | $24 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $3 | $11 | $81 | $97 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $4 | $15 | $20 | $217 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $23 | $89 | $22 | $64 | $77 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $14 | $57 | $9 | $69 | $42 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $19 | $57 | $23 | $65 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $21 | $15 | $51 | $101 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber | N/A | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |