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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 15,520,000 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Romanian | Turkish | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | April - October | April - June, September and October | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1351 | $659 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $615 | $354 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $114 | $44 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $165 | $81 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $38 | $18 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $133 | $49 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $7 | $3 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $21 | $6 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $9 | $6 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $25 | $2 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $29 | $11 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $29 | $15 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $45 | $22 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $30 | $9 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $59 | $23 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $31 | $15 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | BiTaksi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |