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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | High | High | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $2384 | $1351 | $1549 | $659 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $932 | $615 | $618 | $354 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $121 | $114 | $129 | $44 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $403 | $165 | $269 | $81 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $45 | $38 | $32 | $18 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $213 | $133 | $151 | $49 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $10 | $7 | $27 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $127 | $21 | $55 | $6 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $48 | $9 | $21 | $6 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $24 | $25 | $49 | $2 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $81 | $29 | $19 | $11 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $33 | $29 | $15 | $15 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $112 | $45 | $43 | $22 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $81 | $30 | $36 | $9 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $93 | $59 | $56 | $23 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $59 | $31 | $30 | $15 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |