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Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 15,520,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Turkish | English (de facto) | Bulgarian | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Very high | High | Low |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | April - June, September and October | April - June, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $659 | $5431 | $1289 | $1462 |
Rent | $939 | $615 | $354 | $2891 | $567 | $752 |
Groceries | $188 | $114 | $44 | $383 | $10 | $112 |
Dining out | $271 | $165 | $81 | $656 | $227 | $169 |
Cafe | $57 | $38 | $18 | $72 | $27 | $45 |
Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $49 | $326 | $140 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $3 | $45 | $10 | $4 |
Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $6 | $220 | $30 | $8 |
Taxis | $58 | $9 | $6 | $78 | $12 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $2 | $30 | $40 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $11 | $100 | $18 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $15 | $74 | $12 | $9 |
Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $22 | $195 | $82 | $53 |
Gym | $66 | $30 | $9 | $55 | $23 | $33 |
Yoga | $99 | $59 | $23 | $197 | $62 | $37 |
Massage | $56 | $31 | $15 | $109 | $29 | $53 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | AT&T, Verizon | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 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. |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, Lyft | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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. |
Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | 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 |
Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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 |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |