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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Thai | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | September - December | November - April | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | December - April | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1321 | $974 | $659 | $1867 | $2359 | $2143 |
| Rent | $932 | $844 | $274 | $354 | $778 | $1036 | $923 |
| Groceries | $121 | $98 | $169 | $44 | $281 | $236 | $127 |
| Dining out | $403 | $121 | $108 | $81 | $182 | $371 | $207 |
| Cafe | $45 | $25 | $45 | $18 | $49 | $43 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $95 | $49 | $159 | $157 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $11 | $3 | $25 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $9 | $60 | $6 | $11 | $12 | $17 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $20 | $6 | $9 | $48 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $14 | $10 | $2 | $24 | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $8 | $11 | $81 | $35 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $8 | $15 | $20 | $9 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $23 | $62 | $22 | $64 | $117 | $77 |
| Gym | $81 | $14 | $41 | $9 | $69 | $37 | $42 |
| Yoga | $93 | $19 | $55 | $23 | $65 | $163 | $54 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $10 | $15 | $51 | $75 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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 tomáquet, 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 cafés for maté and facturas | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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 | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |