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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,166,978 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Thai | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Very High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | November - April | May - September |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $974 | $1759 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $274 | $717 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $169 | $148 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $108 | $280 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $45 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $95 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $11 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $60 | $95 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $20 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $10 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $8 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $8 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $62 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $41 | $56 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $55 | $82 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $10 | $48 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| 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 | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |