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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 9,963,452 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Turkish | Korean | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | November - April | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1097 | $1351 | $974 | $659 | $2184 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $480 | $615 | $274 | $354 | $797 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $82 | $114 | $169 | $44 | $356 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $174 | $165 | $108 | $81 | $211 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $22 | $38 | $45 | $18 | $69 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $77 | $133 | $95 | $49 | $222 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $11 | $7 | $11 | $3 | $40 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $23 | $21 | $60 | $6 | $40 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $28 | $9 | $20 | $6 | $41 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $17 | $25 | $10 | $2 | $13 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $22 | $29 | $8 | $11 | $39 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $7 | $29 | $8 | $15 | $6 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $46 | $45 | $62 | $22 | $93 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $15 | $30 | $41 | $9 | $69 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $57 | $59 | $55 | $23 | $112 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $15 | $75 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Kakao | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | 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 tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |