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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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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | High | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | April - June, September - November | April - October | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $2384 | $1351 | $659 | $2498 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $932 | $615 | $354 | $1174 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $121 | $114 | $44 | $175 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $403 | $165 | $81 | $313 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $45 | $38 | $18 | $51 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $213 | $133 | $49 | $196 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $10 | $7 | $3 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $127 | $21 | $6 | $78 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $48 | $9 | $6 | $44 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $24 | $25 | $2 | $49 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $81 | $29 | $11 | $54 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $33 | $29 | $15 | $20 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $112 | $45 | $22 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $81 | $30 | $9 | $44 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $93 | $59 | $23 | $142 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $59 | $31 | $15 | $64 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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! | 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 | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |