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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | January - March, December | February - May | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | May - September | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1097 | $959 | $2498 | $1867 | $1759 | $1833 | $1289 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $480 | $316 | $1174 | $778 | $717 | $1066 | $567 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $82 | $161 | $175 | $281 | $148 | $95 | $10 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $174 | $128 | $313 | $182 | $280 | $210 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $22 | $35 | $51 | $49 | $45 | $25 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $77 | $88 | $196 | $159 | $96 | $130 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $11 | $4 | $10 | $25 | $21 | $7 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $23 | $15 | $78 | $11 | $95 | $33 | $30 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $28 | $15 | $44 | $9 | $25 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $17 | $0 | $49 | $24 | $10 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $22 | $6 | $54 | $81 | $45 | $55 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $7 | $2 | $20 | $20 | $24 | $26 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $46 | $74 | $82 | $64 | $66 | $54 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $15 | $34 | $44 | $69 | $56 | $31 | $23 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $57 | $71 | $142 | $65 | $82 | $40 | $62 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $37 | $10 | $64 | $51 | $48 | $32 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
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