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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Low | Moderate | Very high | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | September - December | February - May | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1321 | $959 | $1867 | $5431 | $1289 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $844 | $316 | $778 | $2891 | $567 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $98 | $161 | $281 | $383 | $10 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $121 | $128 | $182 | $656 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $25 | $35 | $49 | $72 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $95 | $88 | $159 | $326 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $11 | $4 | $25 | $45 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $9 | $15 | $11 | $220 | $30 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $9 | $15 | $9 | $78 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $14 | $0 | $24 | $30 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $24 | $6 | $81 | $100 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $4 | $2 | $20 | $74 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $23 | $74 | $64 | $195 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $14 | $34 | $69 | $55 | $23 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $19 | $71 | $65 | $197 | $62 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $10 | $10 | $51 | $109 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber | Uber, Lyft | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |