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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 1,166,978 | 517,000 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Thai | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Very high | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | November - April | March - May, September, October | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 | $974 | $1984 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $499 | $274 | $965 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $108 | $169 | $136 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $202 | $108 | $271 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $29 | $45 | $37 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $120 | $95 | $164 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $11 | $24 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $36 | $60 | $63 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $27 | $20 | $27 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $10 | $18 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $8 | $29 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $8 | $24 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $62 | $47 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $37 | $41 | $65 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $48 | $55 | $65 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $26 | $10 | $50 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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 | 47 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |