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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 6,578,0179 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1097 | $2498 | $1289 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $480 | $1174 | $567 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $82 | $175 | $10 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $174 | $313 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $22 | $51 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $77 | $196 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $11 | $10 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $23 | $78 | $30 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $28 | $44 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $17 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $22 | $54 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $7 | $20 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $46 | $82 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $15 | $44 | $23 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $57 | $142 | $62 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $37 | $64 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | 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 | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | 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 | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |