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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | February - May | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | May - September | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $959 | $2498 | $1867 | $5431 | $1759 | $1833 | $1289 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $316 | $1174 | $778 | $2891 | $717 | $1066 | $567 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $161 | $175 | $281 | $383 | $148 | $95 | $10 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $128 | $313 | $182 | $656 | $280 | $210 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $35 | $51 | $49 | $72 | $45 | $25 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $88 | $196 | $159 | $326 | $96 | $130 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $4 | $10 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $7 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $15 | $78 | $11 | $220 | $95 | $33 | $30 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $15 | $44 | $9 | $78 | $25 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $0 | $49 | $24 | $30 | $10 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $6 | $54 | $81 | $100 | $45 | $55 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $2 | $20 | $20 | $74 | $24 | $26 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $74 | $82 | $64 | $195 | $66 | $54 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $34 | $44 | $69 | $55 | $56 | $31 | $23 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $71 | $142 | $65 | $197 | $82 | $40 | $62 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $10 | $64 | $51 | $109 | $48 | $32 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | 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 | 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 | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 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 cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | 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 | 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. | 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | 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 madrileรฑa, churros | 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. | 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 | 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, 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 | 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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