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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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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 6,578,0179 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate | High | 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) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1097 | $1351 | $2498 | $2184 | $1289 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $480 | $615 | $1174 | $797 | $567 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $82 | $114 | $175 | $356 | $10 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $174 | $165 | $313 | $211 | $227 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $22 | $38 | $51 | $69 | $27 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $77 | $133 | $196 | $222 | $140 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $11 | $7 | $10 | $40 | $10 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $23 | $21 | $78 | $40 | $30 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $28 | $9 | $44 | $41 | $12 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $17 | $25 | $49 | $13 | $40 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $22 | $29 | $54 | $39 | $18 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $7 | $29 | $20 | $6 | $12 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $46 | $45 | $82 | $93 | $82 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $15 | $30 | $44 | $69 | $23 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $57 | $59 | $142 | $112 | $62 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $37 | $31 | $64 | $75 | $29 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | 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. | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | 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 | 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! | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | 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 | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |