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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 880,691 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Thai | Turkish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | November - April | April - June, September and October | December - April | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $974 | $659 | $2359 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $274 | $354 | $1036 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $169 | $44 | $236 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $108 | $81 | $371 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $45 | $18 | $43 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $95 | $49 | $157 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $11 | $3 | $21 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $60 | $6 | $12 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $20 | $6 | $48 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $10 | $2 | $0 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $8 | $11 | $35 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $8 | $15 | $9 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $62 | $22 | $117 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $41 | $9 | $37 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $55 | $23 | $163 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $10 | $15 | $75 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |