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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | April - October | November - April | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $2384 | $1351 | $974 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $932 | $615 | $274 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $121 | $114 | $169 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $403 | $165 | $108 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $45 | $38 | $45 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $213 | $133 | $95 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $10 | $7 | $11 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $127 | $21 | $60 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $48 | $9 | $20 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $24 | $25 | $10 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $81 | $29 | $8 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $33 | $29 | $8 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $112 | $45 | $62 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $81 | $30 | $41 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $93 | $59 | $55 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $59 | $31 | $10 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | 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 | 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 | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |