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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 880,691 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | November - April | December - April | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1351 | $974 | $2359 | $1462 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $615 | $274 | $1036 | $752 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $114 | $169 | $236 | $112 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $165 | $108 | $371 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $38 | $45 | $43 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $133 | $95 | $157 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $7 | $11 | $21 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $21 | $60 | $12 | $8 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $9 | $20 | $48 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $25 | $10 | $0 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $29 | $8 | $35 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $29 | $8 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $45 | $62 | $117 | $53 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $30 | $41 | $37 | $33 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $59 | $55 | $163 | $37 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Tu Chofer | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |