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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 517,000 | 2,427,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Thai | Portuguese | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | September - December | November - April | March - May, September, October | January - April, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1321 | $974 | $1984 | $1293 |
| Rent | $932 | $844 | $274 | $965 | $732 |
| Groceries | $121 | $98 | $169 | $136 | $87 |
| Dining out | $403 | $121 | $108 | $271 | $131 |
| Cafe | $45 | $25 | $45 | $37 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $95 | $164 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $11 | $24 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $9 | $60 | $63 | $21 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $20 | $27 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $14 | $10 | $18 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $8 | $29 | $8 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $8 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $23 | $62 | $47 | $73 |
| Gym | $81 | $14 | $41 | $65 | $15 |
| Yoga | $93 | $19 | $55 | $65 | $54 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $10 | $50 | $20 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone | Claro, Tigo |
| 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 | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | EasyTaxi |
| Tap water | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats |
| 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 | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
| 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow |