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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Thai | English (de facto) | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Very high | Low | High |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | November - April | April - June, September - November | December - April | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $974 | $5431 | $2359 | $1289 |
| Rent | $615 | $274 | $2891 | $1036 | $567 |
| Groceries | $114 | $169 | $383 | $236 | $10 |
| Dining out | $165 | $108 | $656 | $371 | $227 |
| Cafe | $38 | $45 | $72 | $43 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $326 | $157 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $45 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $60 | $220 | $12 | $30 |
| Taxis | $9 | $20 | $78 | $48 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $10 | $30 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $8 | $100 | $35 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $8 | $74 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $62 | $195 | $117 | $82 |
| Gym | $30 | $41 | $55 | $37 | $23 |
| Yoga | $59 | $55 | $197 | $163 | $62 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $109 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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 | 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |