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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Greek | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | June - October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1959 | $1867 | $1806 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $678 | $778 | $780 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $157 | $281 | $158 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $261 | $182 | $240 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $56 | $49 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $209 | $159 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $35 | $25 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $63 | $11 | $61 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $42 | $9 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $45 | $24 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $28 | $81 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $8 | $20 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $110 | $64 | $50 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $107 | $69 | $56 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $105 | $65 | $66 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $54 | $51 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | nTaxi | Uber | Uber, Liftago |
| 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. | 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 | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |