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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |