Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 5,680,000 | 8,053,663 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | January, February, October - December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1167 | $1289 | $1976 |
Rent | $616 | $503 | $567 | $869 |
Groceries | $191 | $151 | $10 | $146 |
Dining out | $168 | $134 | $227 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $39 | $27 | $42 |
Coworking space | $127 | $72 | $140 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $10 | $16 |
Public transportation | $32 | $20 | $30 | $38 |
Taxis | $19 | $13 | $12 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $40 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $3 | $18 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $4 | $12 | $44 |
Nightlife | $50 | $89 | $82 | $66 |
Gym | $96 | $57 | $23 | $34 |
Yoga | $98 | $57 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $11 | $21 | $29 | $45 |
SIM card options | AIS | Viettel, Mobifone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 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, GoViet | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street 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 | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |