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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Turkish | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Galeão International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | April - October | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1351 | $659 | $2498 | $1833 | $2184 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $615 | $354 | $1174 | $1066 | $797 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $114 | $44 | $175 | $95 | $356 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $165 | $81 | $313 | $210 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $38 | $18 | $51 | $25 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $133 | $49 | $196 | $130 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $7 | $3 | $10 | $7 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $21 | $6 | $78 | $33 | $40 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $9 | $6 | $44 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $25 | $2 | $49 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $29 | $11 | $54 | $55 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $29 | $15 | $20 | $26 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $45 | $22 | $82 | $54 | $93 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $30 | $9 | $44 | $31 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $59 | $23 | $142 | $40 | $112 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $31 | $15 | $64 | $32 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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! | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |