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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 259,453 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Thai | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | September - December | November - April | January - May, October - December | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1321 | $974 | $2143 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $844 | $274 | $923 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $98 | $169 | $127 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $121 | $108 | $207 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $25 | $45 | $42 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $95 | $160 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $11 | $21 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $9 | $60 | $17 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $14 | $10 | $49 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $8 | $97 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $8 | $217 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $23 | $62 | $77 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $14 | $41 | $42 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $19 | $55 | $54 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $10 | $101 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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 | 10-15% for restaurants | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | N/A | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |