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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,125,316 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Vietnamese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | February - May | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $959 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $316 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $161 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $128 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $35 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $88 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $4 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $15 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $15 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $0 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $6 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $2 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $74 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $34 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $71 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $10 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Vinafone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | 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 | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | 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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | 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 | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |