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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Thai | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | November - April | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $974 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $274 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $169 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $108 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $45 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $95 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $11 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $60 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $20 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $10 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $8 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $8 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $62 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $41 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $55 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $10 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | 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 |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |