Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Georgian |
Level of English | Low | High | High | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | March - June |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1321 | $2498 | $5431 | $2143 | $1462 |
Rent | $616 | $932 | $844 | $1174 | $2891 | $923 | $752 |
Groceries | $191 | $121 | $98 | $175 | $383 | $127 | $112 |
Dining out | $168 | $403 | $121 | $313 | $656 | $207 | $169 |
Cafe | $45 | $45 | $25 | $51 | $72 | $42 | $45 |
Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $95 | $196 | $326 | $160 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $11 | $10 | $45 | $21 | $4 |
Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $9 | $78 | $220 | $17 | $8 |
Taxis | $19 | $48 | $9 | $44 | $78 | $9 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $14 | $49 | $30 | $49 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $24 | $54 | $100 | $97 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $4 | $20 | $74 | $217 | $9 |
Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $23 | $82 | $195 | $77 | $53 |
Gym | $96 | $81 | $14 | $44 | $55 | $42 | $33 |
Yoga | $98 | $93 | $19 | $142 | $197 | $54 | $37 |
Massage | $11 | $59 | $10 | $64 | $109 | $101 | $53 |
SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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 | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
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 | 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! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |