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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 259,453 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Turkish | Greek | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | January - May, October - December | January - March, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $659 | $1959 | $2143 | $1833 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $354 | $678 | $923 | $1066 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $44 | $157 | $127 | $95 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $81 | $261 | $207 | $210 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $56 | $42 | $25 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $49 | $209 | $160 | $130 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $3 | $35 | $21 | $7 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $6 | $63 | $17 | $33 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $6 | $42 | $9 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $2 | $45 | $49 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $11 | $28 | $97 | $55 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $15 | $8 | $217 | $26 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $22 | $110 | $77 | $54 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $9 | $107 | $42 | $31 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $23 | $105 | $54 | $40 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $15 | $54 | $101 | $32 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 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 | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | BiTaksi | nTaxi | N/A | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | 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. | 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.. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | 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. | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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 | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |