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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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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 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | 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 | November - April | January, February, October - December | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | 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 | $974 | $1167 | $1867 | $2143 | $1289 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $274 | $503 | $778 | $923 | $567 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $169 | $151 | $281 | $127 | $10 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $108 | $134 | $182 | $207 | $227 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $39 | $49 | $42 | $27 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $72 | $159 | $160 | $140 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $10 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $20 | $11 | $17 | $30 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $20 | $13 | $9 | $9 | $12 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $0 | $24 | $49 | $40 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $3 | $81 | $97 | $18 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $4 | $20 | $217 | $12 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $89 | $64 | $77 | $82 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $41 | $57 | $69 | $42 | $23 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $55 | $57 | $65 | $54 | $62 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $21 | $51 | $101 | $29 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 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 | Grab | Grab, GoViet | 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 | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street 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 | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |