Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population | 5,585,556 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Georgian |
Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | High | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | November - April | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | June - October | March - June |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1549 | $974 | $1293 | $2143 | $1806 | $1462 |
Rent | $932 | $618 | $274 | $732 | $923 | $780 | $752 |
Groceries | $121 | $129 | $169 | $87 | $127 | $158 | $112 |
Dining out | $403 | $269 | $108 | $131 | $207 | $240 | $169 |
Cafe | $45 | $32 | $45 | $18 | $42 | $53 | $45 |
Coworking space | $213 | $151 | $95 | $96 | $160 | $175 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $27 | $11 | $16 | $21 | $24 | $4 |
Public transportation | $127 | $55 | $60 | $21 | $17 | $61 | $8 |
Taxis | $48 | $21 | $20 | $14 | $9 | $33 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $49 | $10 | $0 | $49 | $19 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $19 | $8 | $8 | $97 | $19 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $15 | $8 | $9 | $217 | $35 | $9 |
Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $62 | $73 | $77 | $50 | $53 |
Gym | $81 | $36 | $41 | $15 | $42 | $56 | $33 |
Yoga | $93 | $56 | $55 | $54 | $54 | $66 | $37 |
Massage | $59 | $30 | $10 | $20 | $101 | $37 | $53 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Bolt | Grab | EasyTaxi | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |