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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 15,520,000 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Turkish | Portuguese | Spanish | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $659 | $1984 | $1867 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $354 | $965 | $778 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $44 | $136 | $281 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $81 | $271 | $182 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $37 | $49 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $49 | $164 | $159 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $3 | $24 | $25 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $6 | $63 | $11 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $6 | $27 | $9 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $2 | $18 | $24 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $11 | $29 | $81 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $15 | $24 | $20 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $22 | $47 | $64 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $9 | $65 | $69 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $23 | $65 | $65 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $15 | $50 | $51 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | BiTaksi | Uber, FreeNow | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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 | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |