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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 2,900,000 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | Low | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | September - December | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1321 | $2498 | $1293 | $1289 |
| Rent | $616 | $844 | $1174 | $732 | $567 |
| Groceries | $191 | $98 | $175 | $87 | $10 |
| Dining out | $168 | $121 | $313 | $131 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $25 | $51 | $18 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $95 | $196 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $10 | $16 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $9 | $78 | $21 | $30 |
| Taxis | $19 | $9 | $44 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $49 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $24 | $54 | $8 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $4 | $20 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $23 | $82 | $73 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $14 | $44 | $15 | $23 |
| Yoga | $98 | $19 | $142 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $11 | $10 | $64 | $20 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |