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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | November - April | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | March - June | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $974 | $2498 | $2143 | $1462 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $274 | $1174 | $923 | $752 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $169 | $175 | $127 | $112 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $108 | $313 | $207 | $169 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $45 | $51 | $42 | $45 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $95 | $196 | $160 | $125 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $11 | $10 | $21 | $4 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $60 | $78 | $17 | $8 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $20 | $44 | $9 | $14 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $10 | $49 | $49 | $27 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $8 | $54 | $97 | $21 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $8 | $20 | $217 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $62 | $82 | $77 | $53 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $41 | $44 | $42 | $33 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $55 | $142 | $54 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $10 | $64 | $101 | $53 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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. | 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 | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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 | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | 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 | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |