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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 926,426 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very high | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2498 | $1293 | $1867 | $5431 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1174 | $732 | $778 | $2891 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $175 | $87 | $281 | $383 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $313 | $131 | $182 | $656 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $51 | $18 | $49 | $72 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $196 | $96 | $159 | $326 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $16 | $25 | $45 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $78 | $21 | $11 | $220 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $44 | $14 | $9 | $78 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $49 | $0 | $24 | $30 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $54 | $8 | $81 | $100 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $20 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $82 | $73 | $64 | $195 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $44 | $15 | $69 | $55 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $142 | $54 | $65 | $197 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $64 | $20 | $51 | $109 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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 | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |