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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Thai | Turkish | Spanish | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | November - April | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | March - June | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $974 | $659 | $1293 | $1462 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $274 | $354 | $732 | $752 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $169 | $44 | $87 | $112 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $108 | $81 | $131 | $169 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $18 | $18 | $45 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $49 | $96 | $125 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $3 | $16 | $4 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $60 | $6 | $21 | $8 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $20 | $6 | $14 | $14 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $10 | $2 | $0 | $27 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $8 | $11 | $8 | $21 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $15 | $9 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $62 | $22 | $73 | $53 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $41 | $9 | $15 | $33 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $55 | $23 | $54 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $15 | $20 | $53 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | 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 | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |