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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Spanish | Thai | Spanish | Korean | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | January - March, December | November - April | December - April | March - May, September - November | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1097 | $974 | $2359 | $2184 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $480 | $274 | $1036 | $797 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $82 | $169 | $236 | $356 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $174 | $108 | $371 | $211 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $22 | $45 | $43 | $69 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $77 | $95 | $157 | $222 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $11 | $11 | $21 | $40 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $23 | $60 | $12 | $40 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $28 | $20 | $48 | $41 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $17 | $10 | $0 | $13 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $22 | $8 | $35 | $39 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $7 | $8 | $9 | $6 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $46 | $62 | $117 | $93 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $15 | $41 | $37 | $69 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $57 | $55 | $163 | $112 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $37 | $10 | $75 | $75 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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. | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |