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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | September - December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1321 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $844 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $98 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $121 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $25 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $95 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $11 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $9 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $9 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $14 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $24 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $4 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $23 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $14 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $19 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $10 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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 | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | 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 | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |