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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | German | Thai | Turkish | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | May - September | November - April | April - June, September and October | May - October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $2200 | $974 | $659 | $1363 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $939 | $274 | $354 | $658 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $188 | $169 | $44 | $150 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $271 | $108 | $81 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $57 | $45 | $18 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $174 | $95 | $49 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $23 | $11 | $3 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $88 | $60 | $6 | $53 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $58 | $20 | $6 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $17 | $10 | $2 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $64 | $8 | $11 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $37 | $8 | $15 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $63 | $62 | $22 | $118 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $66 | $41 | $9 | $72 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $99 | $55 | $23 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $56 | $10 | $15 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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 | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | 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 | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |