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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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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | January - March, December | February - May | April - June, September and October | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | 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 in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1097 | $959 | $659 | $2143 | $1289 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $480 | $316 | $354 | $923 | $567 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $82 | $161 | $44 | $127 | $10 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $174 | $128 | $81 | $207 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $22 | $35 | $18 | $42 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $77 | $88 | $49 | $160 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $23 | $15 | $6 | $17 | $30 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $28 | $15 | $6 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $17 | $0 | $2 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $22 | $6 | $11 | $97 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $7 | $2 | $15 | $217 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $46 | $74 | $22 | $77 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $15 | $34 | $9 | $42 | $23 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $57 | $71 | $23 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $37 | $10 | $15 | $101 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Grab | BiTaksi | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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 | 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |