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Austin 🇺🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Hungarian | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1230 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $499 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $108 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $202 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $29 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $120 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $9 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $36 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $27 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $13 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $24 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $7 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $43 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $37 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $48 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $26 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | 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 | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Kakao | 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. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | 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 | 47 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |