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Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) |
Level of English | Low | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very high |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1097 | $659 | $2498 | $1867 | $5431 |
Rent | $616 | $932 | $480 | $354 | $1174 | $778 | $2891 |
Groceries | $191 | $121 | $82 | $44 | $175 | $281 | $383 |
Dining out | $168 | $403 | $174 | $81 | $313 | $182 | $656 |
Cafe | $45 | $45 | $22 | $18 | $51 | $49 | $72 |
Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $77 | $49 | $196 | $159 | $326 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $11 | $3 | $10 | $25 | $45 |
Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $23 | $6 | $78 | $11 | $220 |
Taxis | $19 | $48 | $28 | $6 | $44 | $9 | $78 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $17 | $2 | $49 | $24 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $22 | $11 | $54 | $81 | $100 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $7 | $15 | $20 | $20 | $74 |
Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $46 | $22 | $82 | $64 | $195 |
Gym | $96 | $81 | $15 | $9 | $44 | $69 | $55 |
Yoga | $98 | $93 | $57 | $23 | $142 | $65 | $197 |
Massage | $11 | $59 | $37 | $15 | $64 | $51 | $109 |
SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon |
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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Lyft |
Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. |
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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
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. | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |