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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Turkish | Greek | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | February - May | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1097 | $1549 | $959 | $1167 | $659 | $1959 | $2498 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $480 | $618 | $316 | $503 | $354 | $678 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $82 | $129 | $161 | $151 | $44 | $157 | $175 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $174 | $269 | $128 | $134 | $81 | $261 | $313 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $22 | $32 | $35 | $39 | $18 | $56 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $77 | $151 | $88 | $72 | $49 | $209 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $11 | $27 | $4 | $4 | $3 | $35 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $23 | $55 | $15 | $20 | $6 | $63 | $78 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $28 | $21 | $15 | $13 | $6 | $42 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $17 | $49 | $0 | $0 | $2 | $45 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $22 | $19 | $6 | $3 | $11 | $28 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $7 | $15 | $2 | $4 | $15 | $8 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $46 | $43 | $74 | $89 | $22 | $110 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $15 | $36 | $34 | $57 | $9 | $107 | $44 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $57 | $56 | $71 | $57 | $23 | $105 | $142 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $37 | $30 | $10 | $21 | $15 | $54 | $64 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| 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 | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| 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 | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros |
| 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. | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow |