Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | High | Low | High | Low | Moderate | 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) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | November - April | March - May, September - November | December - April | May - October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1351 | $974 | $2498 | $2359 | $1363 |
Rent | $932 | $480 | $615 | $274 | $1174 | $1036 | $658 |
Groceries | $121 | $82 | $114 | $169 | $175 | $236 | $150 |
Dining out | $403 | $174 | $165 | $108 | $313 | $371 | $10 |
Cafe | $45 | $22 | $38 | $45 | $51 | $43 | $28 |
Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $133 | $95 | $196 | $157 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $7 | $11 | $10 | $21 | $3 |
Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $21 | $60 | $78 | $12 | $53 |
Taxis | $48 | $28 | $9 | $20 | $44 | $48 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $25 | $10 | $49 | $0 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $29 | $8 | $54 | $35 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $29 | $8 | $20 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $45 | $62 | $82 | $117 | $118 |
Gym | $81 | $15 | $30 | $41 | $44 | $37 | $72 |
Yoga | $93 | $57 | $59 | $55 | $142 | $163 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $64 | $75 | $10 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
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 | 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! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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 | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |