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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 8,850,000 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Moderate | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, October, November | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1867 | $2184 | $1289 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $778 | $797 | $567 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $281 | $356 | $10 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $182 | $211 | $227 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $49 | $69 | $27 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $159 | $222 | $140 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $25 | $40 | $10 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $11 | $40 | $30 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $9 | $41 | $12 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $13 | $40 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $39 | $18 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $20 | $6 | $12 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $64 | $93 | $82 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $69 | $69 | $23 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $65 | $112 | $62 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $51 | $75 | $29 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |