Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Low | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - May, October, November | December - April | June - October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1097 | $1867 | $2359 | $1806 | $1976 |
Rent | $616 | $932 | $480 | $778 | $1036 | $780 | $869 |
Groceries | $191 | $121 | $82 | $281 | $236 | $158 | $146 |
Dining out | $168 | $403 | $174 | $182 | $371 | $240 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $45 | $22 | $49 | $43 | $53 | $42 |
Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $77 | $159 | $157 | $175 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $11 | $25 | $21 | $24 | $16 |
Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $23 | $11 | $12 | $61 | $38 |
Taxis | $19 | $48 | $28 | $9 | $48 | $33 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $17 | $24 | $0 | $19 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $22 | $81 | $35 | $19 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $7 | $20 | $9 | $35 | $44 |
Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $46 | $64 | $117 | $50 | $66 |
Gym | $96 | $81 | $15 | $69 | $37 | $56 | $34 |
Yoga | $98 | $93 | $57 | $65 | $163 | $66 | $87 |
Massage | $11 | $59 | $37 | $51 | $75 | $37 | $45 |
SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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! | 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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. | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |