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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1984 | $2498 | $2143 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $965 | $1174 | $923 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $136 | $175 | $127 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $271 | $313 | $207 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $37 | $51 | $42 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $164 | $196 | $160 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $24 | $10 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $63 | $78 | $17 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $27 | $44 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $18 | $49 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $29 | $54 | $97 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $24 | $20 | $217 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $47 | $82 | $77 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $65 | $44 | $42 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $65 | $142 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $50 | $64 | $101 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | 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 | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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 | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |