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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,166,978 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Thai | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - April | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $974 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $274 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $169 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $108 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $95 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $60 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $20 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $8 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $8 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $62 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $41 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $55 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $10 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | AIS, DTAC | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh 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 | 90 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |