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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,323,340 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Thai | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | November - April | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $974 | $5431 | $1833 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $274 | $2891 | $1066 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $169 | $383 | $95 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $108 | $656 | $210 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $45 | $72 | $25 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $95 | $326 | $130 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $11 | $45 | $7 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $60 | $220 | $33 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $20 | $78 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $10 | $30 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $8 | $100 | $55 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $8 | $74 | $26 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $62 | $195 | $54 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $41 | $55 | $31 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $55 | $197 | $40 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $10 | $109 | $32 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | AT&T, Verizon | Tim, Claro, Vivo | 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 | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Lyft | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | 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 | 309 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |