Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 5,585,556 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1293 | $5431 | $1833 | $2184 | $1976 |
Rent | $932 | $732 | $2891 | $1066 | $797 | $869 |
Groceries | $121 | $87 | $383 | $95 | $356 | $146 |
Dining out | $403 | $131 | $656 | $210 | $211 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $18 | $72 | $25 | $69 | $42 |
Coworking space | $213 | $96 | $326 | $130 | $222 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $16 | $45 | $7 | $40 | $16 |
Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $220 | $33 | $40 | $38 |
Taxis | $48 | $14 | $78 | $14 | $41 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $30 | $16 | $13 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $8 | $100 | $55 | $39 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $9 | $74 | $26 | $6 | $44 |
Nightlife | $112 | $73 | $195 | $54 | $93 | $66 |
Gym | $81 | $15 | $55 | $31 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $93 | $54 | $197 | $40 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $20 | $109 | $32 | $75 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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, 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | 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 | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |