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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | High | High |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | January - April, December | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $1293 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $274 | $732 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $169 | $87 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $108 | $131 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $96 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $16 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $21 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $20 | $14 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $0 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $8 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $9 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $73 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $41 | $15 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $55 | $54 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $10 | $20 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Grab | EasyTaxi | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |