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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 1,305,737 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Thai | Vietnamese | Greek | Czech | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate | High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | September - December | November - April | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | June - October | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1321 | $974 | $1167 | $1959 | $1806 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $844 | $274 | $503 | $678 | $780 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $98 | $169 | $151 | $157 | $158 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $121 | $108 | $134 | $261 | $240 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $25 | $45 | $39 | $56 | $53 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $95 | $72 | $209 | $175 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $11 | $4 | $35 | $24 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $9 | $60 | $20 | $63 | $61 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $20 | $13 | $42 | $33 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $14 | $10 | $0 | $45 | $19 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $8 | $3 | $28 | $19 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $8 | $4 | $8 | $35 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $23 | $62 | $89 | $110 | $50 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $14 | $41 | $57 | $107 | $56 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $19 | $55 | $57 | $105 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $10 | $21 | $54 | $37 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 112 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |