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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Spanish | Greek | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | High | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | September - December | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1321 | $1959 | $2498 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $844 | $678 | $1174 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $98 | $157 | $175 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $121 | $261 | $313 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $25 | $56 | $51 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $95 | $209 | $196 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $11 | $35 | $10 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $9 | $63 | $78 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $9 | $42 | $44 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $14 | $45 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $24 | $28 | $54 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $4 | $8 | $20 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $23 | $110 | $82 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $14 | $107 | $44 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $19 | $105 | $142 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $10 | $54 | $64 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | 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 | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 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) | nTaxi | 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 | 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 | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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 | 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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 | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |