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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1293 | $1867 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $732 | $778 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $87 | $281 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $131 | $182 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $18 | $49 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $96 | $159 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $16 | $25 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $21 | $11 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $14 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $0 | $24 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $8 | $81 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $9 | $20 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $73 | $64 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $15 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $54 | $65 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $20 | $51 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Claro, Tigo | 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 | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | EasyTaxi | Uber | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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 | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |