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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 144,900 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Greek | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Very High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - May, October - December | May - September | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1959 | $1759 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $678 | $717 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $157 | $148 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $261 | $280 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $56 | $45 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $209 | $96 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $35 | $21 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $63 | $95 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $42 | $25 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $45 | $10 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $28 | $45 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $8 | $24 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $110 | $66 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $107 | $56 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $105 | $82 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $54 | $48 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | nTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |