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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Greek | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | November - April | March - May, October - December | January - April, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $974 | $1959 | $1293 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $274 | $678 | $732 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $169 | $157 | $87 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $108 | $261 | $131 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $45 | $56 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $95 | $209 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $11 | $35 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $60 | $63 | $21 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $20 | $42 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $10 | $45 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $8 | $28 | $8 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $8 | $8 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $62 | $110 | $73 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $41 | $107 | $15 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $55 | $105 | $54 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $10 | $54 | $20 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 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% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | nTaxi | EasyTaxi |
| Tap water | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow |