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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | December - April | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1351 | $2498 | $1293 | $2359 | $2184 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $615 | $1174 | $732 | $1036 | $797 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $114 | $175 | $87 | $236 | $356 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $165 | $313 | $131 | $371 | $211 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $38 | $51 | $18 | $43 | $69 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $133 | $196 | $96 | $157 | $222 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $7 | $10 | $16 | $21 | $40 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $21 | $78 | $21 | $12 | $40 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $9 | $44 | $14 | $48 | $41 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $25 | $49 | $0 | $0 | $13 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $29 | $54 | $8 | $35 | $39 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $29 | $20 | $9 | $9 | $6 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $45 | $82 | $73 | $117 | $93 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $30 | $44 | $15 | $37 | $69 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $59 | $142 | $54 | $163 | $112 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $31 | $64 | $20 | $75 | $75 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | 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 | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | 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 | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |