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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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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | High | Moderate | 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) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Galeão International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | January - March, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1097 | $1351 | $2498 | $1293 | $2143 | $1833 | $2184 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $480 | $615 | $1174 | $732 | $923 | $1066 | $797 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $82 | $114 | $175 | $87 | $127 | $95 | $356 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $174 | $165 | $313 | $131 | $207 | $210 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $22 | $38 | $51 | $18 | $42 | $25 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $77 | $133 | $196 | $96 | $160 | $130 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $11 | $7 | $10 | $16 | $21 | $7 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $23 | $21 | $78 | $21 | $17 | $33 | $40 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $28 | $9 | $44 | $14 | $9 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $17 | $25 | $49 | $0 | $49 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $22 | $29 | $54 | $8 | $97 | $55 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $7 | $29 | $20 | $9 | $217 | $26 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $46 | $45 | $82 | $73 | $77 | $54 | $93 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $15 | $30 | $44 | $15 | $42 | $31 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $57 | $59 | $142 | $54 | $54 | $40 | $112 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $37 | $31 | $64 | $20 | $101 | $32 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | N/A | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |