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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 259,453 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | German | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | May - September | January - May, October - December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $2200 | $2143 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $939 | $923 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $188 | $127 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $271 | $207 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $57 | $42 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $174 | $160 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $23 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $88 | $17 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $58 | $9 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $17 | $49 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $64 | $97 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $37 | $217 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $63 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $66 | $42 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $99 | $54 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $56 | $101 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | 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 | 10-15% for restaurants | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | N/A | 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 | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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 | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |