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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | September - December | November - April | January, February, October - December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1321 | $974 | $1167 | $1867 | $5431 | $2143 |
| Rent | $932 | $844 | $274 | $503 | $778 | $2891 | $923 |
| Groceries | $121 | $98 | $169 | $151 | $281 | $383 | $127 |
| Dining out | $403 | $121 | $108 | $134 | $182 | $656 | $207 |
| Cafe | $45 | $25 | $45 | $39 | $49 | $72 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $95 | $72 | $159 | $326 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $11 | $4 | $25 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $9 | $60 | $20 | $11 | $220 | $17 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $20 | $13 | $9 | $78 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $14 | $10 | $0 | $24 | $30 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $8 | $3 | $81 | $100 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $8 | $4 | $20 | $74 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $23 | $62 | $89 | $64 | $195 | $77 |
| Gym | $81 | $14 | $41 | $57 | $69 | $55 | $42 |
| Yoga | $93 | $19 | $55 | $57 | $65 | $197 | $54 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $10 | $21 | $51 | $109 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber | Uber, Lyft | N/A |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |