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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Thai | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | September - December | November - April | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1321 | $974 | $1867 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $844 | $274 | $778 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $98 | $169 | $281 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $121 | $108 | $182 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $25 | $45 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $95 | $95 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $11 | $11 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $9 | $60 | $11 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $9 | $20 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $14 | $10 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $24 | $8 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $4 | $8 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $23 | $62 | $64 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $14 | $41 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $19 | $55 | $65 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $10 | $10 | $51 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |