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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,166,978 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Thai | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | November - April | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $974 | $1289 |
| Rent | $932 | $274 | $567 |
| Groceries | $121 | $169 | $10 |
| Dining out | $403 | $108 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $60 | $30 |
| Taxis | $48 | $20 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $8 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $62 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $41 | $23 |
| Yoga | $93 | $55 | $62 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | AIS, DTAC | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |