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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | English (de facto) | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2498 | $5431 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $616 | $1174 | $2891 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $191 | $175 | $383 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $168 | $313 | $656 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $51 | $72 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $196 | $326 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $45 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $78 | $220 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $19 | $44 | $78 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $30 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $54 | $100 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $20 | $74 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $82 | $195 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $44 | $55 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $98 | $142 | $197 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $11 | $64 | $109 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse 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! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |