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Austin 🇺🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | German | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Very High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | May - September | April - October | March - May, September - November | December - April | May - September | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $2200 | $1351 | $2498 | $2359 | $1759 | $1833 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $939 | $615 | $1174 | $1036 | $717 | $1066 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $188 | $114 | $175 | $236 | $148 | $95 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $271 | $165 | $313 | $371 | $280 | $210 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $57 | $38 | $51 | $43 | $45 | $25 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $174 | $133 | $196 | $157 | $96 | $130 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $23 | $7 | $10 | $21 | $21 | $7 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $88 | $21 | $78 | $12 | $95 | $33 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $58 | $9 | $44 | $48 | $25 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $17 | $25 | $49 | $0 | $10 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $64 | $29 | $54 | $35 | $45 | $55 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $37 | $29 | $20 | $9 | $24 | $26 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $63 | $45 | $82 | $117 | $66 | $54 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $66 | $30 | $44 | $37 | $56 | $31 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $99 | $59 | $142 | $163 | $82 | $40 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $56 | $31 | $64 | $75 | $48 | $32 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
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