Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 5,585,556 | 1,166,978 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Thai | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Korean | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | November - April | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | December - April | March - May, September - November | May - October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $974 | $1867 | $5431 | $2359 | $2184 | $1363 |
Rent | $932 | $274 | $778 | $2891 | $1036 | $797 | $658 |
Groceries | $121 | $169 | $281 | $383 | $236 | $356 | $150 |
Dining out | $403 | $108 | $182 | $656 | $371 | $211 | $10 |
Cafe | $45 | $45 | $49 | $72 | $43 | $69 | $28 |
Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $159 | $326 | $157 | $222 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $40 | $3 |
Public transportation | $127 | $60 | $11 | $220 | $12 | $40 | $53 |
Taxis | $48 | $20 | $9 | $78 | $48 | $41 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $10 | $24 | $30 | $0 | $13 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $8 | $81 | $100 | $35 | $39 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $20 | $74 | $9 | $6 | $9 |
Nightlife | $112 | $62 | $64 | $195 | $117 | $93 | $118 |
Gym | $81 | $41 | $69 | $55 | $37 | $69 | $72 |
Yoga | $93 | $55 | $65 | $197 | $163 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $10 | $51 | $109 | $75 | $75 | $10 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
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 | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |