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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Thai | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | November - May | April - June, September - November | November - April | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $2702 | $2384 | $974 | $2498 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $1054 | $932 | $274 | $1174 | $752 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $234 | $121 | $169 | $175 | $112 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $345 | $403 | $108 | $313 | $169 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $75 | $45 | $45 | $51 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $321 | $213 | $95 | $196 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $49 | $10 | $11 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $35 | $127 | $60 | $78 | $8 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $106 | $48 | $20 | $44 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $0 | $24 | $10 | $49 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $37 | $81 | $8 | $54 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $36 | $33 | $8 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $96 | $112 | $62 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $86 | $81 | $41 | $44 | $33 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $130 | $93 | $55 | $142 | $37 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $99 | $59 | $10 | $64 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |