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Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 15,520,000 | 1,270,169 |
Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Spanish | Turkish | Bulgarian |
Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | High |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | September - December | April - June, September and October | April-June, September-October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1321 | $659 | $1289 |
Rent | $939 | $615 | $844 | $354 | $567 |
Groceries | $188 | $114 | $98 | $44 | $10 |
Dining out | $271 | $165 | $121 | $81 | $227 |
Cafe | $57 | $38 | $25 | $18 | $27 |
Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $95 | $49 | $140 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $11 | $3 | $10 |
Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $9 | $6 | $30 |
Taxis | $58 | $9 | $9 | $6 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $14 | $2 | $40 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $24 | $11 | $18 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $4 | $15 | $12 |
Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $23 | $22 | $82 |
Gym | $66 | $30 | $14 | $9 | $23 |
Yoga | $99 | $59 | $19 | $23 | $62 |
Massage | $56 | $31 | $10 | $15 | $29 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | 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% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | BiTaksi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | 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 restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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 | 79 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |