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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Greek | Czech |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | High | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | November - April | March - May, October - December | June - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1549 | $974 | $1959 | $1806 |
| Rent | $932 | $618 | $274 | $678 | $780 |
| Groceries | $121 | $129 | $169 | $157 | $158 |
| Dining out | $403 | $269 | $108 | $261 | $240 |
| Cafe | $45 | $32 | $45 | $56 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $151 | $95 | $209 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $27 | $11 | $35 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $55 | $60 | $63 | $61 |
| Taxis | $48 | $21 | $20 | $42 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $49 | $10 | $45 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $19 | $8 | $28 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $15 | $8 | $8 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $62 | $110 | $50 |
| Gym | $81 | $36 | $41 | $107 | $56 |
| Yoga | $93 | $56 | $55 | $105 | $66 |
| Massage | $59 | $30 | $10 | $54 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| 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 | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Bolt | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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! |
| 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 112 options on HappyCow |