Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 5,680,000 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Georgian |
Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | High | Low |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | April-June, September-October | March - June |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1959 | $1984 | $2498 | $1867 | $1289 | $1462 |
Rent | $616 | $678 | $965 | $1174 | $778 | $567 | $752 |
Groceries | $191 | $157 | $136 | $175 | $281 | $10 | $112 |
Dining out | $168 | $261 | $271 | $313 | $182 | $227 | $169 |
Cafe | $45 | $56 | $37 | $51 | $49 | $27 | $45 |
Coworking space | $127 | $209 | $164 | $196 | $159 | $140 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $35 | $24 | $10 | $25 | $10 | $4 |
Public transportation | $32 | $63 | $63 | $78 | $11 | $30 | $8 |
Taxis | $19 | $42 | $27 | $44 | $9 | $12 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $45 | $18 | $49 | $24 | $40 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $28 | $29 | $54 | $81 | $18 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $8 | $24 | $20 | $20 | $12 | $9 |
Nightlife | $50 | $110 | $47 | $82 | $64 | $82 | $53 |
Gym | $96 | $107 | $65 | $44 | $69 | $23 | $33 |
Yoga | $98 | $105 | $65 | $142 | $65 | $62 | $37 |
Massage | $11 | $54 | $50 | $64 | $51 | $29 | $53 |
SIM card options | AIS | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |