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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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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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| Population | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | February - May | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $959 | $2498 | $1867 | $2143 | $1289 |
| Rent | $274 | $316 | $1174 | $778 | $923 | $567 |
| Groceries | $169 | $161 | $175 | $281 | $127 | $10 |
| Dining out | $108 | $128 | $313 | $182 | $207 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $35 | $51 | $49 | $42 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $88 | $196 | $159 | $160 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $10 | $25 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $15 | $78 | $11 | $17 | $30 |
| Taxis | $20 | $15 | $44 | $9 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $0 | $49 | $24 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $6 | $54 | $81 | $97 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $2 | $20 | $20 | $217 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $74 | $82 | $64 | $77 | $82 |
| Gym | $41 | $34 | $44 | $69 | $42 | $23 |
| Yoga | $55 | $71 | $142 | $65 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $10 | $10 | $64 | $51 | $101 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. |
| 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | 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 |
| 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 | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |