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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 15,520,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Turkish | English (de facto) | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Very high | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | April - June, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $659 | $5431 | $1289 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $354 | $2891 | $567 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $44 | $383 | $10 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $81 | $656 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $18 | $72 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $49 | $326 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $3 | $45 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $6 | $220 | $30 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $6 | $78 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $2 | $30 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $11 | $100 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $15 | $74 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $22 | $195 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $9 | $55 | $23 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $23 | $197 | $62 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $15 | $109 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | AT&T, Verizon | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | BiTaksi | Uber, Lyft | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine 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 | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |