Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,270,169 |
Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Spanish | Bulgarian |
Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | High |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | March - May, October, November | April-June, September-October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1867 | $1289 |
Rent | $939 | $615 | $778 | $567 |
Groceries | $188 | $114 | $281 | $10 |
Dining out | $271 | $165 | $182 | $227 |
Cafe | $57 | $38 | $49 | $27 |
Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $159 | $140 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $25 | $10 |
Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $11 | $30 |
Taxis | $58 | $9 | $9 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $24 | $40 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $81 | $18 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $20 | $12 |
Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $64 | $82 |
Gym | $66 | $30 | $69 | $23 |
Yoga | $99 | $59 | $65 | $62 |
Massage | $56 | $31 | $51 | $29 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
Tap water | 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. | 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | 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 | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (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 | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |