Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Population | 5,680,000 | 1,768,073 | 8,850,000 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Hungarian | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian |
Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate | High |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - June, September - November | March - May, October, November | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1230 | $1867 | $2184 | $1289 |
Rent | $616 | $499 | $778 | $797 | $567 |
Groceries | $191 | $108 | $281 | $356 | $10 |
Dining out | $168 | $202 | $182 | $211 | $227 |
Cafe | $45 | $29 | $49 | $69 | $27 |
Coworking space | $127 | $120 | $159 | $222 | $140 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $25 | $40 | $10 |
Public transportation | $32 | $36 | $11 | $40 | $30 |
Taxis | $19 | $27 | $9 | $41 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $24 | $13 | $40 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $24 | $81 | $39 | $18 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $7 | $20 | $6 | $12 |
Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $64 | $93 | $82 |
Gym | $96 | $37 | $69 | $69 | $23 |
Yoga | $98 | $48 | $65 | $112 | $62 |
Massage | $11 | $26 | $51 | $75 | $29 |
SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Telenor | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
Taxi apps | Grab | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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 | 47 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |