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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 10,978,360 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | January - March, December | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $1097 | $1167 | $659 | $2498 | $1289 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $480 | $503 | $354 | $1174 | $567 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $82 | $151 | $44 | $175 | $10 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $174 | $134 | $81 | $313 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $22 | $39 | $18 | $51 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $77 | $72 | $49 | $196 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $10 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $23 | $20 | $6 | $78 | $30 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $28 | $13 | $6 | $44 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $17 | $0 | $2 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $22 | $3 | $11 | $54 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $7 | $4 | $15 | $20 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $46 | $89 | $22 | $82 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $15 | $57 | $9 | $44 | $23 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $57 | $57 | $23 | $142 | $62 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $37 | $21 | $15 | $64 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Uber, Cabify | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | 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 | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | 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 | 104 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |