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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $959 | $659 | $2498 | $1867 | $1289 |
| Rent | $616 | $316 | $354 | $1174 | $778 | $567 |
| Groceries | $191 | $161 | $44 | $175 | $281 | $10 |
| Dining out | $168 | $128 | $81 | $313 | $182 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $35 | $18 | $51 | $49 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $88 | $49 | $196 | $159 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $3 | $10 | $25 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $15 | $6 | $78 | $11 | $30 |
| Taxis | $19 | $15 | $6 | $44 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $2 | $49 | $24 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $6 | $11 | $54 | $81 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $2 | $15 | $20 | $20 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $74 | $22 | $82 | $64 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $34 | $9 | $44 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $98 | $71 | $23 | $142 | $65 | $62 |
| Massage | $11 | $10 | $15 | $64 | $51 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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 | 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 | 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 | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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) | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |