Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish |
Level of English | Low | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Moderate |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1351 | $2498 | $1867 | $5431 | $2143 |
Rent | $616 | $932 | $615 | $1174 | $778 | $2891 | $923 |
Groceries | $191 | $121 | $114 | $175 | $281 | $383 | $127 |
Dining out | $168 | $403 | $165 | $313 | $182 | $656 | $207 |
Cafe | $45 | $45 | $38 | $51 | $49 | $72 | $42 |
Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $133 | $196 | $159 | $326 | $160 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $7 | $10 | $25 | $45 | $21 |
Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $21 | $78 | $11 | $220 | $17 |
Taxis | $19 | $48 | $9 | $44 | $9 | $78 | $9 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $25 | $49 | $24 | $30 | $49 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $29 | $54 | $81 | $100 | $97 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $29 | $20 | $20 | $74 | $217 |
Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $45 | $82 | $64 | $195 | $77 |
Gym | $96 | $81 | $30 | $44 | $69 | $55 | $42 |
Yoga | $98 | $93 | $59 | $142 | $65 | $197 | $54 |
Massage | $11 | $59 | $31 | $64 | $51 | $109 | $101 |
SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar |
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 | 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 | 10-15% for restaurants |
Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Lyft | N/A |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, 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. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
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 | 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, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |