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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | April - October | November - April | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $1351 | $974 | $2498 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $480 | $615 | $274 | $1174 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $82 | $114 | $169 | $175 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $174 | $165 | $108 | $313 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $22 | $38 | $45 | $51 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $133 | $95 | $196 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $7 | $11 | $10 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $21 | $60 | $78 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $28 | $9 | $20 | $44 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $25 | $10 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $29 | $8 | $54 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $29 | $8 | $20 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $45 | $62 | $82 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $15 | $30 | $41 | $44 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $59 | $55 | $142 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $64 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | 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, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | 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! | 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 | 90 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |