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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Thai | Greek | Czech | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Low | High | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | November - April | March - May, October - December | June - October | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1097 | $974 | $1959 | $1806 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $480 | $274 | $678 | $780 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $82 | $169 | $157 | $158 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $174 | $108 | $261 | $240 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $22 | $45 | $56 | $53 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $77 | $95 | $209 | $175 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $11 | $11 | $35 | $24 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $23 | $60 | $63 | $61 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $28 | $20 | $42 | $33 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $17 | $10 | $45 | $19 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $22 | $8 | $28 | $19 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $7 | $8 | $8 | $35 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $46 | $62 | $110 | $50 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $15 | $41 | $107 | $56 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $57 | $55 | $105 | $66 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $37 | $10 | $54 | $37 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, T-Mobile | 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 | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 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 | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 día. Community markets and sports bars. | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |