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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Thai |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | November - April |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $974 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $274 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $169 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $108 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $95 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $11 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $60 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $20 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $8 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $8 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $62 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $41 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $55 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab |
| Tap water | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow |