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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 15,520,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Turkish | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $659 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $354 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $44 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $81 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $49 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $3 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $6 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $6 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $2 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $11 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $15 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $22 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $9 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $23 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $15 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | BiTaksi | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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 tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |