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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,125,316 | 517,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Low | Very high |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | February - May | March - May, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1097 | $959 | $1984 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $480 | $316 | $965 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $82 | $161 | $136 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $174 | $128 | $271 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $22 | $35 | $37 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $77 | $88 | $164 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $11 | $4 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $23 | $15 | $63 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $28 | $15 | $27 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $17 | $0 | $18 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $22 | $6 | $29 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $7 | $2 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $46 | $74 | $47 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $15 | $34 | $65 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $57 | $71 | $65 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $37 | $10 | $50 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone |
| 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Uber, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries |
| 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana |
| 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. | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow |