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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | April - June, September - November | April - October | November - April | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $2384 | $1351 | $974 | $2143 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $932 | $615 | $274 | $923 |
| Groceries | $243 | $234 | $121 | $114 | $169 | $127 |
| Dining out | $396 | $345 | $403 | $165 | $108 | $207 |
| Cafe | $66 | $75 | $45 | $38 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $213 | $133 | $95 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $10 | $7 | $11 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $127 | $21 | $60 | $17 |
| Taxis | $73 | $106 | $48 | $9 | $20 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $24 | $25 | $10 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $81 | $29 | $8 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $33 | $29 | $8 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $112 | $45 | $62 | $77 |
| Gym | $62 | $86 | $81 | $30 | $41 | $42 |
| Yoga | $139 | $130 | $93 | $59 | $55 | $54 |
| Massage | $89 | $99 | $59 | $31 | $10 | $101 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 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 | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | N/A |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | 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 | 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |