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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | High | High | Low | Low | Low | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | January - March, December | April - October | September - December | November - April | February - May | December - April | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1097 | $1351 | $1321 | $974 | $959 | $2359 | $1289 |
| Rent | $616 | $480 | $615 | $844 | $274 | $316 | $1036 | $567 |
| Groceries | $191 | $82 | $114 | $98 | $169 | $161 | $236 | $10 |
| Dining out | $168 | $174 | $165 | $121 | $108 | $128 | $371 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $38 | $25 | $45 | $35 | $43 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $77 | $133 | $95 | $95 | $88 | $157 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $7 | $11 | $11 | $4 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $23 | $21 | $9 | $60 | $15 | $12 | $30 |
| Taxis | $19 | $28 | $9 | $9 | $20 | $15 | $48 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $25 | $14 | $10 | $0 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $22 | $29 | $24 | $8 | $6 | $35 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $7 | $29 | $4 | $8 | $2 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $46 | $45 | $23 | $62 | $74 | $117 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $15 | $30 | $14 | $41 | $34 | $37 | $23 |
| Yoga | $98 | $57 | $59 | $19 | $55 | $71 | $163 | $62 |
| Massage | $11 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Grab | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |