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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,166,978 | 517,000 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Thai | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Low | Very high | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | November - April | March - May, September, October | January - April, December | December - April | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $974 | $1984 | $1293 | $2359 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $274 | $965 | $732 | $1036 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $169 | $136 | $87 | $236 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $108 | $271 | $131 | $371 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $37 | $18 | $43 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $164 | $96 | $157 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $24 | $16 | $21 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $60 | $63 | $21 | $12 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $20 | $27 | $14 | $48 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $10 | $18 | $0 | $0 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $8 | $29 | $8 | $35 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $24 | $9 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $62 | $47 | $73 | $117 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $41 | $65 | $15 | $37 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $55 | $65 | $54 | $163 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $50 | $20 | $75 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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 tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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 | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |