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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 8,323,340 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Turkish | Greek | English (de facto) | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | High | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $659 | $1959 | $5431 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $354 | $678 | $2891 | $797 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $44 | $157 | $383 | $356 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $81 | $261 | $656 | $211 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $18 | $56 | $72 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $49 | $209 | $326 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $3 | $35 | $45 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $6 | $63 | $220 | $40 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $6 | $42 | $78 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $2 | $45 | $30 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $11 | $28 | $100 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $15 | $8 | $74 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $22 | $110 | $195 | $93 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $9 | $107 | $55 | $69 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $23 | $105 | $197 | $112 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $15 | $54 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | AT&T, Verizon | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | 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. | 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.. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | 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. | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 309 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |