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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Very high |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | February - May | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $959 | $5431 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $316 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $161 | $383 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $128 | $656 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $35 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $88 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $4 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $15 | $220 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $15 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $6 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $2 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $74 | $195 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $34 | $55 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $71 | $197 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $10 | $109 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone | AT&T, Verizon |
| 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 | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Uber, Lyft |
| 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. | 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. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. |
| 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow |