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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,166,978 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Thai | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | November - April | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $974 | $2143 |
| Rent | $932 | $274 | $923 |
| Groceries | $121 | $169 | $127 |
| Dining out | $403 | $108 | $207 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $60 | $17 |
| Taxis | $48 | $20 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $10 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $8 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $62 | $77 |
| Gym | $81 | $41 | $42 |
| Yoga | $93 | $55 | $54 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | N/A |
| Tap water | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |