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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1230 | $1167 | $659 | $2143 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $499 | $503 | $354 | $923 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $108 | $151 | $44 | $127 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $202 | $134 | $81 | $207 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $29 | $39 | $18 | $42 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $120 | $72 | $49 | $160 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $9 | $4 | $3 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $36 | $20 | $6 | $17 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $27 | $13 | $6 | $9 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $13 | $0 | $2 | $49 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $24 | $3 | $11 | $97 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $7 | $4 | $15 | $217 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $43 | $89 | $22 | $77 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $37 | $57 | $9 | $42 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $48 | $57 | $23 | $54 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $26 | $21 | $15 | $101 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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 | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |