Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Low | High | Low | High | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | September - December | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | December - April | May - October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1097 | $1321 | $1959 | $1867 | $2359 | $1363 |
Rent | $616 | $932 | $480 | $844 | $678 | $778 | $1036 | $658 |
Groceries | $191 | $121 | $82 | $98 | $157 | $281 | $236 | $150 |
Dining out | $168 | $403 | $174 | $121 | $261 | $182 | $371 | $10 |
Cafe | $45 | $45 | $22 | $25 | $56 | $49 | $43 | $28 |
Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $77 | $95 | $209 | $159 | $157 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $11 | $11 | $35 | $25 | $21 | $3 |
Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $23 | $9 | $63 | $11 | $12 | $53 |
Taxis | $19 | $48 | $28 | $9 | $42 | $9 | $48 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $17 | $14 | $45 | $24 | $0 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $22 | $24 | $28 | $81 | $35 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $7 | $4 | $8 | $20 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $46 | $23 | $110 | $64 | $117 | $118 |
Gym | $96 | $81 | $15 | $14 | $107 | $69 | $37 | $72 |
Yoga | $98 | $93 | $57 | $19 | $105 | $65 | $163 | $87 |
Massage | $11 | $59 | $37 | $10 | $54 | $51 | $75 | $10 |
SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | nTaxi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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 | 104 options on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |