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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Greek | Portuguese | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | High | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | November - April | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $974 | $1959 | $1759 | $1462 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $274 | $678 | $717 | $752 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $169 | $157 | $148 | $112 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $108 | $261 | $280 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $45 | $56 | $45 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $95 | $209 | $96 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $11 | $35 | $21 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $60 | $63 | $95 | $8 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $20 | $42 | $25 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $10 | $45 | $10 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $8 | $28 | $45 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $8 | $8 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $62 | $110 | $66 | $53 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $41 | $107 | $56 | $33 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $55 | $105 | $82 | $37 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $10 | $54 | $48 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt |
| 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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.. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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. | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |