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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | German | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | May - September | March - May, October, November | May - September |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $2200 | $1867 | $1759 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $939 | $778 | $717 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $188 | $281 | $148 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $271 | $182 | $280 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $57 | $49 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $174 | $159 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $23 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $88 | $11 | $95 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $58 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $17 | $24 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $64 | $81 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $37 | $20 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $63 | $64 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $66 | $69 | $56 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $99 | $65 | $82 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $56 | $51 | $48 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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 | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |