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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 517,000 | 2,427,000 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Portuguese | Spanish | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | November - April | March - May, September, October | January - April, December | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $974 | $1984 | $1293 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $274 | $965 | $732 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $169 | $136 | $87 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $108 | $271 | $131 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $45 | $37 | $18 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $95 | $164 | $96 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $11 | $24 | $16 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $60 | $63 | $21 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $20 | $27 | $14 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $10 | $18 | $0 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $8 | $29 | $8 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $8 | $24 | $9 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $62 | $47 | $73 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $41 | $65 | $15 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $55 | $65 | $54 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $10 | $50 | $20 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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 | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 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 | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |