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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 2,900,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | German | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | May - September | September - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | May - September |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $2200 | $1321 | $2498 | $1867 | $5431 | $1759 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $939 | $844 | $1174 | $778 | $2891 | $717 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $188 | $98 | $175 | $281 | $383 | $148 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $271 | $121 | $313 | $182 | $656 | $280 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $57 | $25 | $51 | $49 | $72 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $174 | $95 | $196 | $159 | $326 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $23 | $11 | $10 | $25 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $88 | $9 | $78 | $11 | $220 | $95 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $58 | $9 | $44 | $9 | $78 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $17 | $14 | $49 | $24 | $30 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $64 | $24 | $54 | $81 | $100 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $37 | $4 | $20 | $20 | $74 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $63 | $23 | $82 | $64 | $195 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $66 | $14 | $44 | $69 | $55 | $56 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $99 | $19 | $142 | $65 | $197 | $82 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $56 | $10 | $64 | $51 | $109 | $48 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | 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 | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |