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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Turkish | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | November - April | April - June, September and October | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1549 | $974 | $659 | $1462 |
| Rent | $932 | $618 | $274 | $354 | $752 |
| Groceries | $121 | $129 | $169 | $44 | $112 |
| Dining out | $403 | $269 | $108 | $81 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $32 | $45 | $18 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $151 | $95 | $49 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $27 | $11 | $3 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $55 | $60 | $6 | $8 |
| Taxis | $48 | $21 | $20 | $6 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $49 | $10 | $2 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $19 | $8 | $11 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $15 | $8 | $15 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $62 | $22 | $53 |
| Gym | $81 | $36 | $41 | $9 | $33 |
| Yoga | $93 | $56 | $55 | $23 | $37 |
| Massage | $59 | $30 | $10 | $15 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | 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 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Bolt | Grab | BiTaksi | Yandex, Bolt |
| 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. | 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 sautรฉed 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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 tomรกquet, 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |