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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Thai | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | September - December | November - April | January - April, December | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1321 | $974 | $1293 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $844 | $274 | $732 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $98 | $169 | $87 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $121 | $108 | $131 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $25 | $45 | $18 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $95 | $96 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $11 | $16 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $9 | $60 | $21 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $20 | $14 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $10 | $0 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $8 | $8 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $23 | $62 | $73 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $14 | $41 | $15 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $19 | $55 | $54 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $10 | $20 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |