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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | February - May | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $959 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $316 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $161 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $128 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $35 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $88 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $4 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $15 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $15 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $0 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $6 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $2 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $74 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $34 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $71 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $10 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 107 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |