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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,125,316 | 259,453 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | German | Vietnamese | Spanish | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | May - September | February - May | January - May, October - December | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $2200 | $959 | $2143 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $939 | $316 | $923 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $188 | $161 | $127 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $271 | $128 | $207 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $57 | $35 | $42 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $174 | $88 | $160 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $23 | $4 | $21 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $88 | $15 | $17 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $58 | $15 | $9 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $17 | $0 | $49 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $64 | $6 | $97 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $37 | $2 | $217 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $63 | $74 | $77 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $66 | $34 | $42 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $99 | $71 | $54 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $56 | $10 | $101 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | N/A | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |