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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | November - April | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $974 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $274 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $169 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $108 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $45 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $95 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $11 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $60 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $20 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $10 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $8 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $8 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $62 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $41 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $55 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $10 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | 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 | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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 | 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 | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | 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 | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | 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 | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |