Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 5,680,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - May, October, November | April-June, September-October | May - October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1867 | $1289 | $1363 | $1976 |
Rent | $616 | $778 | $567 | $658 | $869 |
Groceries | $191 | $281 | $10 | $150 | $146 |
Dining out | $168 | $182 | $227 | $10 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $49 | $27 | $28 | $42 |
Coworking space | $127 | $159 | $140 | $106 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $25 | $10 | $3 | $16 |
Public transportation | $32 | $11 | $30 | $53 | $38 |
Taxis | $19 | $9 | $12 | $13 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $40 | $33 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $18 | $14 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $20 | $12 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $50 | $64 | $82 | $118 | $66 |
Gym | $96 | $69 | $23 | $72 | $34 |
Yoga | $98 | $65 | $62 | $87 | $87 |
Massage | $11 | $51 | $29 | $10 | $45 |
SIM card options | AIS | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |