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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Hungarian | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | April-June, September-October | March - June | March - June, September, October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1230 | $1959 | $1984 | $2498 | $1867 | $1289 | $1462 | $1976 |
Rent | $1650 | $939 | $499 | $678 | $965 | $1174 | $778 | $567 | $752 | $869 |
Groceries | $243 | $188 | $108 | $157 | $136 | $175 | $281 | $10 | $112 | $146 |
Dining out | $396 | $271 | $202 | $261 | $271 | $313 | $182 | $227 | $169 | $292 |
Cafe | $66 | $57 | $29 | $56 | $37 | $51 | $49 | $27 | $45 | $42 |
Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $120 | $209 | $164 | $196 | $159 | $140 | $125 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $9 | $35 | $24 | $10 | $25 | $10 | $4 | $16 |
Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $36 | $63 | $63 | $78 | $11 | $30 | $8 | $38 |
Taxis | $73 | $58 | $27 | $42 | $27 | $44 | $9 | $12 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $13 | $45 | $18 | $49 | $24 | $40 | $27 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $24 | $28 | $29 | $54 | $81 | $18 | $21 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $7 | $8 | $24 | $20 | $20 | $12 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $43 | $110 | $47 | $82 | $64 | $82 | $53 | $66 |
Gym | $62 | $66 | $37 | $107 | $65 | $44 | $69 | $23 | $33 | $34 |
Yoga | $139 | $99 | $48 | $105 | $65 | $142 | $65 | $62 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $56 | $26 | $54 | $50 | $64 | $51 | $29 | $53 | $45 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |