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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Turkish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Very high | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | February - May | April - June, September and October | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $959 | $659 | $5431 | $2143 | $1289 |
| Rent | $274 | $316 | $354 | $2891 | $923 | $567 |
| Groceries | $169 | $161 | $44 | $383 | $127 | $10 |
| Dining out | $108 | $128 | $81 | $656 | $207 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $35 | $18 | $72 | $42 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $88 | $49 | $326 | $160 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $3 | $45 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $15 | $6 | $220 | $17 | $30 |
| Taxis | $20 | $15 | $6 | $78 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $0 | $2 | $30 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $6 | $11 | $100 | $97 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $2 | $15 | $74 | $217 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $74 | $22 | $195 | $77 | $82 |
| Gym | $41 | $34 | $9 | $55 | $42 | $23 |
| Yoga | $55 | $71 | $23 | $197 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $10 | $10 | $15 | $109 | $101 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Lyft | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall 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. | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |