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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 1,166,978 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Thai | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | November - April | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $974 | $1289 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $274 | $567 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $169 | $10 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $108 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $95 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $11 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $60 | $30 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $20 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $8 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $8 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $62 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $41 | $23 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $55 | $62 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $10 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | AIS, DTAC | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Grab | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | 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 | 90 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |