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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Thai | Spanish | Czech | Korean | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | November - April | March - May, October, November | June - October | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | May - October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $974 | $1867 | $1806 | $2184 | $1289 | $1363 | $1976 |
Rent | $480 | $274 | $778 | $780 | $797 | $567 | $658 | $869 |
Groceries | $82 | $169 | $281 | $158 | $356 | $10 | $150 | $146 |
Dining out | $174 | $108 | $182 | $240 | $211 | $227 | $10 | $292 |
Cafe | $22 | $45 | $49 | $53 | $69 | $27 | $28 | $42 |
Coworking space | $77 | $95 | $159 | $175 | $222 | $140 | $106 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $25 | $24 | $40 | $10 | $3 | $16 |
Public transportation | $23 | $60 | $11 | $61 | $40 | $30 | $53 | $38 |
Taxis | $28 | $20 | $9 | $33 | $41 | $12 | $13 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $24 | $19 | $13 | $40 | $33 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $8 | $81 | $19 | $39 | $18 | $14 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $20 | $35 | $6 | $12 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $46 | $62 | $64 | $50 | $93 | $82 | $118 | $66 |
Gym | $15 | $41 | $69 | $56 | $69 | $23 | $72 | $34 |
Yoga | $57 | $55 | $65 | $66 | $112 | $62 | $87 | $87 |
Massage | $37 | $10 | $51 | $37 | $75 | $29 | $10 | $45 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 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 | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Uber | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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. | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | 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 | 104 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |