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Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Turkish | Spanish | Portuguese |
Level of English | Low | High | High | Low | Moderate | Very High |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | April - October | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | May - September |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1351 | $659 | $1867 | $1759 |
Rent | $616 | $932 | $615 | $354 | $778 | $717 |
Groceries | $191 | $121 | $114 | $44 | $281 | $148 |
Dining out | $168 | $403 | $165 | $81 | $182 | $280 |
Cafe | $45 | $45 | $38 | $18 | $49 | $45 |
Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $133 | $49 | $159 | $96 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $7 | $3 | $25 | $21 |
Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $21 | $6 | $11 | $95 |
Taxis | $19 | $48 | $9 | $6 | $9 | $25 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $25 | $2 | $24 | $10 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $29 | $11 | $81 | $45 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $29 | $15 | $20 | $24 |
Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $45 | $22 | $64 | $66 |
Gym | $96 | $81 | $30 | $9 | $69 | $56 |
Yoga | $98 | $93 | $59 | $23 | $65 | $82 |
Massage | $11 | $59 | $31 | $15 | $51 | $48 |
SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
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 | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |