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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | November - April | February - May | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | January - March, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $974 | $959 | $2498 | $1867 | $1833 |
| Rent | $932 | $274 | $316 | $1174 | $778 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $121 | $169 | $161 | $175 | $281 | $95 |
| Dining out | $403 | $108 | $128 | $313 | $182 | $210 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $35 | $51 | $49 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $88 | $196 | $159 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $4 | $10 | $25 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $60 | $15 | $78 | $11 | $33 |
| Taxis | $48 | $20 | $15 | $44 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $10 | $0 | $49 | $24 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $8 | $6 | $54 | $81 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $2 | $20 | $20 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $62 | $74 | $82 | $64 | $54 |
| Gym | $81 | $41 | $34 | $44 | $69 | $31 |
| Yoga | $93 | $55 | $71 | $142 | $65 | $40 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $10 | $64 | $51 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |