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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Thai | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | November - April | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1097 | $974 | $2498 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $480 | $274 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $82 | $169 | $175 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $174 | $108 | $313 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $22 | $45 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $77 | $95 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $11 | $11 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $23 | $60 | $78 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $28 | $20 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $17 | $10 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $22 | $8 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $7 | $8 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $46 | $62 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $15 | $41 | $44 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $57 | $55 | $142 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $37 | $10 | $64 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | 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! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |