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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Very high | Low | Very High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | March - May, September - November | November - April | May - September |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1549 | $974 | $1759 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $618 | $274 | $717 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $129 | $169 | $148 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $269 | $108 | $280 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $32 | $45 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $151 | $95 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $27 | $11 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $55 | $60 | $95 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $21 | $20 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $49 | $10 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $19 | $8 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $15 | $8 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $43 | $62 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $36 | $41 | $56 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $56 | $55 | $82 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $30 | $10 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |