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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1230 | $1549 | $1167 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $499 | $618 | $503 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $108 | $129 | $151 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $202 | $269 | $134 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $32 | $39 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $120 | $151 | $72 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $27 | $4 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $36 | $55 | $20 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $27 | $21 | $13 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $49 | $0 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $24 | $19 | $3 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $7 | $15 | $4 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $43 | $89 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $37 | $36 | $57 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $48 | $56 | $57 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $26 | $30 | $21 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |