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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Very high | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | February - May | March - May, September, October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $959 | $1984 | $1289 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $316 | $965 | $567 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $161 | $136 | $10 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $128 | $271 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $35 | $37 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $88 | $164 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $4 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $15 | $63 | $30 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $15 | $27 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $0 | $18 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $6 | $29 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $2 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $74 | $47 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $34 | $65 | $23 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $71 | $65 | $62 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $10 | $50 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | 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 | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | 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 | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |