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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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New York City 🇺🇸
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Very high |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $2384 | $1230 | $2498 | $5431 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $932 | $499 | $1174 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $121 | $108 | $175 | $383 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $403 | $202 | $313 | $656 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $45 | $29 | $51 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $213 | $120 | $196 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $10 | $9 | $10 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $127 | $36 | $78 | $220 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $48 | $27 | $44 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $24 | $13 | $49 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $81 | $24 | $54 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $33 | $7 | $20 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $112 | $43 | $82 | $195 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $81 | $37 | $44 | $55 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $93 | $48 | $142 | $197 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $59 | $26 | $64 | $109 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | 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 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | 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 markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | 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! | 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 | 47 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |