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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Greek | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1959 | $1293 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $678 | $732 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $157 | $87 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $261 | $131 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $56 | $18 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $209 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $35 | $16 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $63 | $21 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $42 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $45 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $28 | $8 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $8 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $110 | $73 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $107 | $15 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $105 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $54 | $20 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | 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% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | 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 | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |