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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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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | November - April | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | December - April | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $974 | $2498 | $1293 | $2359 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $274 | $1174 | $732 | $1036 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $169 | $175 | $87 | $236 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $108 | $313 | $131 | $371 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $45 | $51 | $18 | $43 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $95 | $196 | $96 | $157 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $11 | $10 | $16 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $60 | $78 | $21 | $12 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $20 | $44 | $14 | $48 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $10 | $49 | $0 | $0 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $8 | $54 | $8 | $35 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $8 | $20 | $9 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $62 | $82 | $73 | $117 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $41 | $44 | $15 | $37 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $55 | $142 | $54 | $163 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $10 | $64 | $20 | $75 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |