Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Population | 5,680,000 | 10,978,360 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean | Bulgarian |
Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Moderate | High |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1097 | $2498 | $2143 | $1833 | $2184 | $1289 |
Rent | $616 | $480 | $1174 | $923 | $1066 | $797 | $567 |
Groceries | $191 | $82 | $175 | $127 | $95 | $356 | $10 |
Dining out | $168 | $174 | $313 | $207 | $210 | $211 | $227 |
Cafe | $45 | $22 | $51 | $42 | $25 | $69 | $27 |
Coworking space | $127 | $77 | $196 | $160 | $130 | $222 | $140 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $10 | $21 | $7 | $40 | $10 |
Public transportation | $32 | $23 | $78 | $17 | $33 | $40 | $30 |
Taxis | $19 | $28 | $44 | $9 | $14 | $41 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $49 | $49 | $16 | $13 | $40 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $22 | $54 | $97 | $55 | $39 | $18 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $7 | $20 | $217 | $26 | $6 | $12 |
Nightlife | $50 | $46 | $82 | $77 | $54 | $93 | $82 |
Gym | $96 | $15 | $44 | $42 | $31 | $69 | $23 |
Yoga | $98 | $57 | $142 | $54 | $40 | $112 | $62 |
Massage | $11 | $37 | $64 | $101 | $32 | $75 | $29 |
SIM card options | AIS | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | 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! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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. | 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 | 104 options on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |