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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Very high | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | February - May | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $959 | $1984 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $616 | $316 | $965 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $191 | $161 | $136 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $168 | $128 | $271 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $35 | $37 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $88 | $164 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $24 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $15 | $63 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $19 | $15 | $27 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $18 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $6 | $29 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $2 | $24 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $74 | $47 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $34 | $65 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $98 | $71 | $65 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $11 | $10 | $50 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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 | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |