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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,166,978 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Thai | Portuguese | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Low | Very high | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | November - April | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $974 | $1984 | $1867 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $274 | $965 | $778 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $169 | $136 | $281 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $108 | $271 | $182 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $37 | $49 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $164 | $159 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $24 | $25 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $60 | $63 | $11 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $20 | $27 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $10 | $18 | $24 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $8 | $29 | $81 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $24 | $20 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $62 | $47 | $64 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $41 | $65 | $69 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $55 | $65 | $65 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $50 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |