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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | High | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | May - September | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $2200 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $939 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $188 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $271 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $57 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $174 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $23 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $88 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $58 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $17 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $64 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $37 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $63 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $66 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $99 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $56 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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 | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 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 | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | 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 | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | 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 | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | 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 | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |