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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | February - May | January, February, October - December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $959 | $1167 | $1289 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $316 | $503 | $567 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $161 | $151 | $10 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $128 | $134 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $35 | $39 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $88 | $72 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $4 | $4 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $15 | $20 | $30 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $15 | $13 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $0 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $6 | $3 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $2 | $4 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $74 | $89 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $34 | $57 | $23 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $71 | $57 | $62 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $10 | $21 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Grab, GoViet | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |