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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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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 | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 8,323,340 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Turkish | Greek | English (de facto) | Korean |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | High | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | September - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1321 | $659 | $1959 | $5431 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $844 | $354 | $678 | $2891 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $98 | $44 | $157 | $383 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $121 | $81 | $261 | $656 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $25 | $18 | $56 | $72 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $49 | $209 | $326 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $3 | $35 | $45 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $9 | $6 | $63 | $220 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $6 | $42 | $78 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $14 | $2 | $45 | $30 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $11 | $28 | $100 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $15 | $8 | $74 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $23 | $22 | $110 | $195 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $14 | $9 | $107 | $55 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $19 | $23 | $105 | $197 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $15 | $54 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | AT&T, Verizon | 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 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 | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 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 |