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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | English (de facto) | Bulgarian | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Low | Very high | High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1549 | $1293 | $5431 | $1289 | $1462 | $1363 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $618 | $732 | $2891 | $567 | $752 | $658 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $129 | $87 | $383 | $10 | $112 | $150 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $269 | $131 | $656 | $227 | $169 | $10 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $32 | $18 | $72 | $27 | $45 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $151 | $96 | $326 | $140 | $125 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $27 | $16 | $45 | $10 | $4 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $55 | $21 | $220 | $30 | $8 | $53 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $21 | $14 | $78 | $12 | $14 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $49 | $0 | $30 | $40 | $27 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $19 | $8 | $100 | $18 | $21 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $15 | $9 | $74 | $12 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $43 | $73 | $195 | $82 | $53 | $118 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $36 | $15 | $55 | $23 | $33 | $72 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $56 | $54 | $197 | $62 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $30 | $20 | $109 | $29 | $53 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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, round up elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek |
| 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 | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |