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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Thai | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | November - April | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $974 | $2143 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $274 | $923 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $169 | $127 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $108 | $207 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $45 | $42 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $160 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $21 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $60 | $17 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $20 | $9 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $49 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $8 | $97 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $217 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $62 | $77 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $41 | $42 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $55 | $54 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $101 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | N/A | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |