Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Low | 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) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | 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 | March - June | March - June, September, October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1097 | $1867 | $2359 | $1462 | $1976 |
Rent | $616 | $932 | $480 | $778 | $1036 | $752 | $869 |
Groceries | $191 | $121 | $82 | $281 | $236 | $112 | $146 |
Dining out | $168 | $403 | $174 | $182 | $371 | $169 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $45 | $22 | $49 | $43 | $45 | $42 |
Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $77 | $159 | $157 | $125 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $11 | $25 | $21 | $4 | $16 |
Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $23 | $11 | $12 | $8 | $38 |
Taxis | $19 | $48 | $28 | $9 | $48 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $17 | $24 | $0 | $27 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $22 | $81 | $35 | $21 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $7 | $20 | $9 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $46 | $64 | $117 | $53 | $66 |
Gym | $96 | $81 | $15 | $69 | $37 | $33 | $34 |
Yoga | $98 | $93 | $57 | $65 | $163 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $11 | $59 | $37 | $51 | $75 | $53 | $45 |
SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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 tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuร , 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. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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 | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |