Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
|
Barcelona 🇪🇸
|
Bogota 🇨🇴
|
Istanbul 🇹🇷
|
Panama City 🇵🇦
|
Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
|
Tbilisi 🇬🇪
|
Ubud 🇮🇩
|
|
Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 15,520,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Low | High | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Low |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - June, September and October | December - April | January - May, October - December | March - June | May - October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1097 | $659 | $2359 | $2143 | $1462 | $1363 |
Rent | $616 | $932 | $480 | $354 | $1036 | $923 | $752 | $658 |
Groceries | $191 | $121 | $82 | $44 | $236 | $127 | $112 | $150 |
Dining out | $168 | $403 | $174 | $81 | $371 | $207 | $169 | $10 |
Cafe | $45 | $45 | $22 | $18 | $43 | $42 | $45 | $28 |
Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $77 | $49 | $157 | $160 | $125 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $11 | $3 | $21 | $21 | $4 | $3 |
Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $23 | $6 | $12 | $17 | $8 | $53 |
Taxis | $19 | $48 | $28 | $6 | $48 | $9 | $14 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $17 | $2 | $0 | $49 | $27 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $22 | $11 | $35 | $97 | $21 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $7 | $15 | $9 | $217 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $46 | $22 | $117 | $77 | $53 | $118 |
Gym | $96 | $81 | $15 | $9 | $37 | $42 | $33 | $72 |
Yoga | $98 | $93 | $57 | $23 | $163 | $54 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $11 | $59 | $37 | $15 | $75 | $101 | $53 | $10 |
SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | BiTaksi | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Yandex, Bolt | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | 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 tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | 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. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | 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 | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |