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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Thai | Greek | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | November - April | March - May, October - December | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $974 | $1959 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $274 | $678 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $169 | $157 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $108 | $261 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $56 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $209 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $35 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $60 | $63 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $20 | $42 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $10 | $45 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $8 | $28 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $8 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $62 | $110 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $41 | $107 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $55 | $105 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $54 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | nTaxi | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |