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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - May, October, November | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1351 | $1867 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $615 | $778 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $114 | $281 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $165 | $182 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $38 | $49 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $133 | $159 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $7 | $25 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $21 | $11 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $9 | $9 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $25 | $24 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $29 | $81 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $29 | $20 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $45 | $64 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $30 | $69 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $59 | $65 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $31 | $51 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |