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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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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Thai | Turkish |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | November - April | April - June, September and October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $974 | $659 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $274 | $354 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $169 | $44 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $108 | $81 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $45 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $95 | $49 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $11 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $60 | $6 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $20 | $6 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $10 | $2 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $8 | $11 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $8 | $15 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $62 | $22 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $41 | $9 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $55 | $23 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $10 | $15 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom |
| 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 |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | BiTaksi |
| Tap water | Not 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. | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow |