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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, T-Mobile | 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% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |