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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Spanish | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | December - April | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $2359 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $1036 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $236 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $371 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $43 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $157 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $21 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $12 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $48 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $0 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $35 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $9 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $117 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $37 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $163 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $75 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Claro, Movistar | 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 | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| 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. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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 | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |