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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | April - October | December - April | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1351 | $2359 | $2184 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $615 | $1036 | $797 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $114 | $236 | $356 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $165 | $371 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $38 | $43 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $133 | $157 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $7 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $21 | $12 | $40 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $9 | $48 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $25 | $0 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $29 | $35 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $29 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $45 | $117 | $93 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $30 | $37 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $59 | $163 | $112 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $31 | $75 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Claro, Movistar | 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 | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. |
| 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 | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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 | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |