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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | November - April | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $974 | $1867 | $2143 | $1289 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $615 | $274 | $778 | $923 | $567 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $114 | $169 | $281 | $127 | $10 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $165 | $108 | $182 | $207 | $227 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $38 | $45 | $49 | $42 | $27 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $159 | $160 | $140 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $25 | $21 | $10 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $60 | $11 | $17 | $30 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $9 | $20 | $9 | $9 | $12 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $10 | $24 | $49 | $40 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $8 | $81 | $97 | $18 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $8 | $20 | $217 | $12 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $62 | $64 | $77 | $82 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $30 | $41 | $69 | $42 | $23 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $59 | $55 | $65 | $54 | $62 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $51 | $101 | $29 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 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 | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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 | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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 | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |