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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 4,617,560 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | December - April | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1549 | $2359 | $2143 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $618 | $1036 | $923 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $129 | $236 | $127 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $269 | $371 | $207 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $32 | $43 | $42 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $151 | $157 | $160 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $27 | $21 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $55 | $12 | $17 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $21 | $48 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $49 | $0 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $19 | $35 | $97 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $15 | $9 | $217 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $117 | $77 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $36 | $37 | $42 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $56 | $163 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $30 | $75 | $101 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | MTN, Vodacom | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |