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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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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | November - April | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $974 | $2498 | $2184 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $274 | $1174 | $797 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $169 | $175 | $356 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $108 | $313 | $211 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $45 | $51 | $69 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $95 | $196 | $222 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $11 | $10 | $40 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $60 | $78 | $40 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $20 | $44 | $41 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $10 | $49 | $13 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $8 | $54 | $39 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $8 | $20 | $6 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $62 | $82 | $93 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $41 | $44 | $69 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $55 | $142 | $112 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $10 | $64 | $75 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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. | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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! | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |