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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Czech | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Moderate | Very high | High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | June - October | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1984 | $2498 | $5431 | $1806 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $965 | $1174 | $2891 | $780 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $136 | $175 | $383 | $158 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $271 | $313 | $656 | $240 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $37 | $51 | $72 | $53 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $164 | $196 | $326 | $175 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $24 | $10 | $45 | $24 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $63 | $78 | $220 | $61 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $27 | $44 | $78 | $33 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $18 | $49 | $30 | $19 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $29 | $54 | $100 | $19 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $24 | $20 | $74 | $35 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $47 | $82 | $195 | $50 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $65 | $44 | $55 | $56 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $65 | $142 | $197 | $66 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $50 | $64 | $109 | $37 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |