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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | January - March, December |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $2498 | $5431 | $1833 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $1174 | $2891 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $175 | $383 | $95 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $313 | $656 | $210 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $51 | $72 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $196 | $326 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $10 | $45 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $78 | $220 | $33 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $44 | $78 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $49 | $30 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $54 | $100 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $20 | $74 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $82 | $195 | $54 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $44 | $55 | $31 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $142 | $197 | $40 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $64 | $109 | $32 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not 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, 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | 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 | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow |