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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | High | Low | Very high |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $2384 | $1097 | $5431 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $932 | $480 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $121 | $82 | $383 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $403 | $174 | $656 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $45 | $22 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $213 | $77 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $10 | $11 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $127 | $23 | $220 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $48 | $28 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $24 | $17 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $81 | $22 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $33 | $7 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $112 | $46 | $195 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $81 | $15 | $55 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $93 | $57 | $197 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $59 | $37 | $109 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AT&T, Verizon |
| Tipping | 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% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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. | 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. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. |
| Local food specialities | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| Eat like a local | 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 | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |