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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1289 |
| Rent | $616 | $567 |
| Groceries | $191 | $10 |
| Dining out | $168 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $30 |
| Taxis | $19 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $23 |
| Yoga | $98 | $62 |
| Massage | $11 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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 | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |