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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | German | Romanian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | High | Low | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | May - September | April - October | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $2200 | $1351 | $1293 | $5431 | $2184 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $939 | $615 | $732 | $2891 | $797 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $188 | $114 | $87 | $383 | $356 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $271 | $165 | $131 | $656 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $57 | $38 | $18 | $72 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $174 | $133 | $96 | $326 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $23 | $7 | $16 | $45 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $88 | $21 | $21 | $220 | $40 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $58 | $9 | $14 | $78 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $17 | $25 | $0 | $30 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $64 | $29 | $8 | $100 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $37 | $29 | $9 | $74 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $63 | $45 | $73 | $195 | $93 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $66 | $30 | $15 | $55 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $99 | $59 | $54 | $197 | $112 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $56 | $31 | $20 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |