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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 15,520,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Turkish |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Istanbul Airport (IST) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | September - December | April - June, September and October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in most places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1230 | $1321 | $659 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $499 | $844 | $354 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $108 | $98 | $44 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $202 | $121 | $81 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $29 | $25 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $120 | $95 | $49 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $9 | $11 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $36 | $9 | $6 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $27 | $9 | $6 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $13 | $14 | $2 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $24 | $24 | $11 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $7 | $4 | $15 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $43 | $23 | $22 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $37 | $14 | $9 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $48 | $19 | $23 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $26 | $10 | $15 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Turkcell, Turk Telekom |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | BiTaksi |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow |