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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 259,453 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Thai | Greek | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | November - April | March - May, October - December | January - May, October - December | January - March, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $974 | $1959 | $2143 | $1833 |
| Rent | $932 | $274 | $678 | $923 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $121 | $169 | $157 | $127 | $95 |
| Dining out | $403 | $108 | $261 | $207 | $210 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $56 | $42 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $209 | $160 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $35 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $60 | $63 | $17 | $33 |
| Taxis | $48 | $20 | $42 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $10 | $45 | $49 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $8 | $28 | $97 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $8 | $217 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $62 | $110 | $77 | $54 |
| Gym | $81 | $41 | $107 | $42 | $31 |
| Yoga | $93 | $55 | $105 | $54 | $40 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $54 | $101 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | 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 | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | nTaxi | N/A | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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 | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |