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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | German | Turkish | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | May - September | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $2200 | $659 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $939 | $354 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $188 | $44 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $271 | $81 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $57 | $18 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $174 | $49 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $23 | $3 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $88 | $6 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $58 | $6 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $17 | $2 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $64 | $11 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $37 | $15 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $63 | $22 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $66 | $9 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $99 | $23 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $56 | $15 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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 | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |