Bangkok vs Barcelona vs Bucharest vs Budapest vs Seoul vs Sofia vs Valencia

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Population 5,680,000 5,585,556 1,830,000 1,768,073 9,963,452 1,270,169 834,000
Official language(s) Thai Catalan, Spanish Romanian Hungarian Korean Bulgarian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low High High High Moderate High Moderate
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Sofia International Airport (SOF) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December April - June, September - November April - October March - June, September - November March - May, September - November April-June, September-October March - June, September, October
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) EUR - Euro (€) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) KRW - South Korean won (₩) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost evewhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $2384 $1351 $1230 $2184 $1289 $1976
Rent $616 $932 $615 $499 $797 $567 $869
Groceries $191 $121 $114 $108 $356 $10 $146
Dining out $168 $403 $165 $202 $211 $227 $292
Cafe $45 $45 $38 $29 $69 $27 $42
Coworking space $127 $213 $133 $120 $222 $140 $152
Mobile internet $23 $10 $7 $9 $40 $10 $16
Public transportation $32 $127 $21 $36 $40 $30 $38
Taxis $19 $48 $9 $27 $41 $12 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $24 $25 $13 $13 $40 $30
Sport and cultural events $46 $81 $29 $24 $39 $18 $73
Museums and sights $21 $33 $29 $7 $6 $12 $44
Nightlife $50 $112 $45 $43 $93 $82 $66
Gym $96 $81 $30 $37 $69 $23 $34
Yoga $98 $93 $59 $48 $112 $62 $87
Massage $11 $59 $31 $26 $75 $29 $45
SIM card options AIS Vodafone, Movistar Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus A1, Telenor, Vivacom Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not customary or expected 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Grab Cabify, FreeNow Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Kakao TaxiMe, TaxiStars Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup 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. Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 98 options on HappyCow 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow