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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Thai | Greek |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | November - April | March - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $974 | $1959 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $274 | $678 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $169 | $157 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $108 | $261 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $45 | $56 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $95 | $209 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $11 | $35 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $60 | $63 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $20 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $10 | $45 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $8 | $28 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $8 | $8 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $62 | $110 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $41 | $107 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $55 | $105 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $10 | $54 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Grab | nTaxi |
| Tap water | 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available |