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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 2,427,000 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | January - April, December | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1293 | $1833 | $2184 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $732 | $1066 | $797 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $87 | $95 | $356 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $131 | $210 | $211 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $25 | $69 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $96 | $130 | $222 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $16 | $7 | $40 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $21 | $33 | $40 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $14 | $14 | $41 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $16 | $13 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $8 | $55 | $39 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $9 | $26 | $6 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $73 | $54 | $93 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $15 | $31 | $69 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $54 | $40 | $112 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $20 | $32 | $75 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Claro, Tigo | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | EasyTaxi | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |