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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | February - May | April - June, September and October | May - October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $959 | $659 | $1363 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $316 | $354 | $658 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $161 | $44 | $150 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $128 | $81 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $35 | $18 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $88 | $49 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $4 | $3 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $15 | $6 | $53 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $15 | $6 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $0 | $2 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $6 | $11 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $2 | $15 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $74 | $22 | $118 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $34 | $9 | $72 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $71 | $23 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $10 | $15 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | BiTaksi | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | 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 tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | 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 | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |