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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Turkish | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Galeão International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | April - June, September and October | January - March, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $659 | $1833 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $354 | $1066 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $44 | $95 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $81 | $210 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $18 | $25 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $49 | $130 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $3 | $7 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $6 | $33 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $6 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $2 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $11 | $55 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $15 | $26 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $22 | $54 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $9 | $31 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $23 | $40 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $15 | $32 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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 tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | 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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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 | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |