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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Very high |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | November - April | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1549 | $974 | $5431 |
| Rent | $932 | $618 | $274 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $121 | $129 | $169 | $383 |
| Dining out | $403 | $269 | $108 | $656 |
| Cafe | $45 | $32 | $45 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $151 | $95 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $27 | $11 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $55 | $60 | $220 |
| Taxis | $48 | $21 | $20 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $49 | $10 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $19 | $8 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $15 | $8 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $62 | $195 |
| Gym | $81 | $36 | $41 | $55 |
| Yoga | $93 | $56 | $55 | $197 |
| Massage | $59 | $30 | $10 | $109 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | AT&T, Verizon |
| 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 | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | 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 sautรฉed 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. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow |