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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Thai | Vietnamese | Turkish |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | November - April | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $2384 | $1097 | $974 | $1167 | $659 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $932 | $480 | $274 | $503 | $354 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $121 | $82 | $169 | $151 | $44 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $403 | $174 | $108 | $134 | $81 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $45 | $22 | $45 | $39 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $213 | $77 | $95 | $72 | $49 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $10 | $11 | $11 | $4 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $127 | $23 | $60 | $20 | $6 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $48 | $28 | $20 | $13 | $6 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $24 | $17 | $10 | $0 | $2 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $81 | $22 | $8 | $3 | $11 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $33 | $7 | $8 | $4 | $15 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $112 | $46 | $62 | $89 | $22 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $81 | $15 | $41 | $57 | $9 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $93 | $57 | $55 | $57 | $23 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $59 | $37 | $10 | $21 | $15 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow |