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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 144,900 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Greek | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - May, October - December | January - May, October - December | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1959 | $2143 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $616 | $678 | $923 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $191 | $157 | $127 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $168 | $261 | $207 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $56 | $42 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $209 | $160 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $35 | $21 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $63 | $17 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $19 | $42 | $9 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $45 | $49 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $28 | $97 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $8 | $217 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $110 | $77 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $107 | $42 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $98 | $105 | $54 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $11 | $54 | $101 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab | nTaxi | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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.. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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. | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |