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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Low | High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | May - September | January - March, December | April - October | November - April | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $2200 | $1097 | $1351 | $974 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $939 | $480 | $615 | $274 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $188 | $82 | $114 | $169 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $271 | $174 | $165 | $108 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $57 | $22 | $38 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $174 | $77 | $133 | $95 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $23 | $11 | $7 | $11 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $88 | $23 | $21 | $60 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $58 | $28 | $9 | $20 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $17 | $17 | $25 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $64 | $22 | $29 | $8 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $37 | $7 | $29 | $8 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $63 | $46 | $45 | $62 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $66 | $15 | $30 | $41 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $99 | $57 | $59 | $55 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $56 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian 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. | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | 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 | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |