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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,166,978 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Thai | Spanish | English (de facto) | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | November - April | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $974 | $1293 | $5431 | $1462 |
| Rent | $932 | $274 | $732 | $2891 | $752 |
| Groceries | $121 | $169 | $87 | $383 | $112 |
| Dining out | $403 | $108 | $131 | $656 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $18 | $72 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $96 | $326 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $16 | $45 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $60 | $21 | $220 | $8 |
| Taxis | $48 | $20 | $14 | $78 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $10 | $0 | $30 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $8 | $8 | $100 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $9 | $74 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $62 | $73 | $195 | $53 |
| Gym | $81 | $41 | $15 | $55 | $33 |
| Yoga | $93 | $55 | $54 | $197 | $37 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $20 | $109 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | 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. | 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 | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |