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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 144,900 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Greek | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - May, October - December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1959 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $678 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $157 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $261 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $56 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $209 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $35 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $63 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $42 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $45 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $28 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $8 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $110 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $107 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $105 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $54 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | nTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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.. | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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 | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |