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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | German | Romanian | Thai | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | May - September | April - October | November - April | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | December - April | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $2200 | $1351 | $974 | $1167 | $1984 | $1867 | $2359 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $939 | $615 | $274 | $503 | $965 | $778 | $1036 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $188 | $114 | $169 | $151 | $136 | $281 | $236 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $271 | $165 | $108 | $134 | $271 | $182 | $371 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $57 | $38 | $45 | $39 | $37 | $49 | $43 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $174 | $133 | $95 | $72 | $164 | $159 | $157 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $23 | $7 | $11 | $4 | $24 | $25 | $21 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $88 | $21 | $60 | $20 | $63 | $11 | $12 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $58 | $9 | $20 | $13 | $27 | $9 | $48 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $17 | $25 | $10 | $0 | $18 | $24 | $0 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $64 | $29 | $8 | $3 | $29 | $81 | $35 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $37 | $29 | $8 | $4 | $24 | $20 | $9 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $63 | $45 | $62 | $89 | $47 | $64 | $117 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $66 | $30 | $41 | $57 | $65 | $69 | $37 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $99 | $59 | $55 | $57 | $65 | $65 | $163 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $56 | $31 | $10 | $21 | $50 | $51 | $75 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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 mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |