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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Turkish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | December - April | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $659 | $1867 | $5431 | $2359 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $354 | $778 | $2891 | $1036 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $44 | $281 | $383 | $236 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $81 | $182 | $656 | $371 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $18 | $49 | $72 | $43 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $49 | $159 | $326 | $157 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $3 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $6 | $11 | $220 | $12 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $6 | $9 | $78 | $48 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $2 | $24 | $30 | $0 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $11 | $81 | $100 | $35 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $15 | $20 | $74 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $22 | $64 | $195 | $117 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $9 | $69 | $55 | $37 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $23 | $65 | $197 | $163 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $15 | $51 | $109 | $75 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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 | 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. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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 | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |