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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | High | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | April - June, September - November | April - October | January - March, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $2384 | $1351 | $1833 | $2184 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $932 | $615 | $1066 | $797 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $121 | $114 | $95 | $356 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $403 | $165 | $210 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $45 | $38 | $25 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $213 | $133 | $130 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $10 | $7 | $7 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $127 | $21 | $33 | $40 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $48 | $9 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $24 | $25 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $81 | $29 | $55 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $33 | $29 | $26 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $112 | $45 | $54 | $93 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $81 | $30 | $31 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $93 | $59 | $40 | $112 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $59 | $31 | $32 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 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% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | 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. | 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 | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | 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 | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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 | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |