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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Thai | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High |
| 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) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | November - April | March - May, September - November | May - September |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $2384 | $1097 | $974 | $2498 | $1759 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $932 | $480 | $274 | $1174 | $717 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $121 | $82 | $169 | $175 | $148 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $403 | $174 | $108 | $313 | $280 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $45 | $22 | $45 | $51 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $213 | $77 | $95 | $196 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $10 | $11 | $11 | $10 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $127 | $23 | $60 | $78 | $95 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $48 | $28 | $20 | $44 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $24 | $17 | $10 | $49 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $81 | $22 | $8 | $54 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $33 | $7 | $8 | $20 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $112 | $46 | $62 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $81 | $15 | $41 | $44 | $56 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $93 | $57 | $55 | $142 | $82 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $59 | $37 | $10 | $64 | $48 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| 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 customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| 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 tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| 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. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | 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! | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| 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 | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |