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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | May - October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1293 | $2143 | $2184 | $1363 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $732 | $923 | $797 | $658 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $87 | $127 | $356 | $150 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $131 | $207 | $211 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $18 | $42 | $69 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $96 | $160 | $222 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $16 | $21 | $40 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $21 | $17 | $40 | $53 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $14 | $9 | $41 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $0 | $49 | $13 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $8 | $97 | $39 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $9 | $217 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $73 | $77 | $93 | $118 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $15 | $42 | $69 | $72 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $54 | $54 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $20 | $101 | $75 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | N/A | Uber, Kakao | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | 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 | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |