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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | High | Moderate | Low | Low | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | April - October | September - December | March - May, September - November | December - April | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $1351 | $1321 | $2498 | $2359 | $1833 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $480 | $615 | $844 | $1174 | $1036 | $1066 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $82 | $114 | $98 | $175 | $236 | $95 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $174 | $165 | $121 | $313 | $371 | $210 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $22 | $38 | $25 | $51 | $43 | $25 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $133 | $95 | $196 | $157 | $130 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $7 | $11 | $10 | $21 | $7 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $21 | $9 | $78 | $12 | $33 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $28 | $9 | $9 | $44 | $48 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $25 | $14 | $49 | $0 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $29 | $24 | $54 | $35 | $55 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $29 | $4 | $20 | $9 | $26 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $45 | $23 | $82 | $117 | $54 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $15 | $30 | $14 | $44 | $37 | $31 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $59 | $19 | $142 | $163 | $40 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $64 | $75 | $32 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | 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! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |