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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | German | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | May - September | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $2200 | $1097 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $939 | $480 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $188 | $82 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $271 | $174 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $57 | $22 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $174 | $77 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $23 | $11 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $88 | $23 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $58 | $28 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $17 | $17 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $64 | $22 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $37 | $7 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $63 | $46 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $66 | $15 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $99 | $57 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $56 | $37 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | 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 | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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 | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | 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 | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports 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 | 104 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |