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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Thai | Turkish | Greek | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | High | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | November - April | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $974 | $659 | $1959 | $1984 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $274 | $354 | $678 | $965 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $169 | $44 | $157 | $136 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $108 | $81 | $261 | $271 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $18 | $56 | $37 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $49 | $209 | $164 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $3 | $35 | $24 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $60 | $6 | $63 | $63 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $20 | $6 | $42 | $27 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $10 | $2 | $45 | $18 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $8 | $11 | $28 | $29 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $15 | $8 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $62 | $22 | $110 | $47 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $41 | $9 | $107 | $65 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $55 | $23 | $105 | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $15 | $54 | $50 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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 | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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 | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |