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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $659 | $1867 | $2143 | $2184 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $354 | $778 | $923 | $797 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $44 | $281 | $127 | $356 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $81 | $182 | $207 | $211 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $18 | $49 | $42 | $69 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $49 | $159 | $160 | $222 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $3 | $25 | $21 | $40 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $6 | $11 | $17 | $40 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $6 | $9 | $9 | $41 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $2 | $24 | $49 | $13 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $11 | $81 | $97 | $39 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $15 | $20 | $217 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $22 | $64 | $77 | $93 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $9 | $69 | $42 | $69 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $23 | $65 | $54 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $15 | $51 | $101 | $75 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | BiTaksi | Uber | N/A | Uber, Kakao | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |