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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Spanish | Czech | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | High | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | January - April, December | June - October | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1293 | $1806 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $732 | $780 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $87 | $158 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $131 | $240 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $18 | $53 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $96 | $175 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $16 | $24 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $21 | $61 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $14 | $33 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $0 | $19 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $8 | $19 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $9 | $35 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $73 | $50 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $15 | $56 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $54 | $66 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $20 | $37 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | EasyTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | 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 | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |