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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Thai | Turkish | English (de facto) | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Low | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | November - April | April - June, September and October | April - June, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | USD - US Dollar ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $974 | $659 | $5431 | $1462 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $274 | $354 | $2891 | $752 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $169 | $44 | $383 | $112 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $108 | $81 | $656 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $45 | $18 | $72 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $95 | $49 | $326 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $11 | $3 | $45 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $60 | $6 | $220 | $8 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $20 | $6 | $78 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $10 | $2 | $30 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $8 | $11 | $100 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $8 | $15 | $74 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $62 | $22 | $195 | $53 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $41 | $9 | $55 | $33 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $55 | $23 | $197 | $37 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $10 | $15 | $109 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | AT&T, Verizon | 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 | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Lyft | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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 tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |