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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Very high | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $2498 | $5431 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $1174 | $2891 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $175 | $383 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $313 | $656 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $51 | $72 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $196 | $326 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $10 | $45 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $78 | $220 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $44 | $78 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $49 | $30 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $54 | $100 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $20 | $74 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $82 | $195 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $44 | $55 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $142 | $197 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $64 | $109 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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 tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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 | 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! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | 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 | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |