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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,166,978 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | November - April | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $974 | $1293 | $1867 | $2143 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $274 | $732 | $778 | $923 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $169 | $87 | $281 | $127 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $108 | $131 | $182 | $207 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $18 | $49 | $42 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $96 | $159 | $160 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $60 | $21 | $11 | $17 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $20 | $14 | $9 | $9 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $10 | $0 | $24 | $49 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $8 | $8 | $81 | $97 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $217 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $62 | $73 | $64 | $77 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $41 | $15 | $69 | $42 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $55 | $54 | $65 | $54 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $20 | $51 | $101 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | EasyTaxi | Uber | N/A | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |