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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 6,578,0179 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Romanian | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | April - October | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1351 | $2498 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $615 | $1174 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $114 | $175 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $165 | $313 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $38 | $51 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $133 | $196 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $7 | $10 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $21 | $78 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $9 | $44 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $25 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $29 | $54 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $29 | $20 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $45 | $82 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $30 | $44 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $59 | $142 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $31 | $64 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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 | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | 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 | 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! | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |