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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Hungarian | Czech | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | March - June, September - November | June - October | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1230 | $1806 | $1833 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $499 | $780 | $1066 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $108 | $158 | $95 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $202 | $240 | $210 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $29 | $53 | $25 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $120 | $175 | $130 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $9 | $24 | $7 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $36 | $61 | $33 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $27 | $33 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $13 | $19 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $24 | $19 | $55 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $7 | $35 | $26 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $43 | $50 | $54 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $37 | $56 | $31 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $48 | $66 | $40 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $26 | $37 | $32 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, 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 | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |