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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $2143 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $923 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $127 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $207 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $42 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $160 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $17 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $9 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $49 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $97 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $217 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $77 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $42 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $54 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $101 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |