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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Turkish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Low | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $659 | $1293 | $1289 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $354 | $732 | $567 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $44 | $87 | $10 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $81 | $131 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $18 | $18 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $49 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $3 | $16 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $6 | $21 | $30 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $6 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $2 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $11 | $8 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $15 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $22 | $73 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $9 | $15 | $23 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $23 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $15 | $20 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | 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 | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |