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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Thai | Turkish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | November - April | April - June, September and October | January - April, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $974 | $659 | $1293 |
| Rent | $932 | $274 | $354 | $732 |
| Groceries | $121 | $169 | $44 | $87 |
| Dining out | $403 | $108 | $81 | $131 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $18 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $49 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $60 | $6 | $21 |
| Taxis | $48 | $20 | $6 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $10 | $2 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $8 | $11 | $8 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $15 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $62 | $22 | $73 |
| Gym | $81 | $41 | $9 | $15 |
| Yoga | $93 | $55 | $23 | $54 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $15 | $20 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi |
| 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. | 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 | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow |