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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | German | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | May - September | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $2200 | $2498 | $2143 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $939 | $1174 | $923 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $188 | $175 | $127 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $271 | $313 | $207 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $57 | $51 | $42 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $174 | $196 | $160 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $23 | $10 | $21 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $88 | $78 | $17 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $58 | $44 | $9 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $17 | $49 | $49 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $64 | $54 | $97 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $37 | $20 | $217 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $63 | $82 | $77 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $66 | $44 | $42 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $99 | $142 | $54 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $56 | $64 | $101 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | 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! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |