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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Thai | Greek | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Very high | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | November - April | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $974 | $1959 | $1984 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $274 | $678 | $965 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $169 | $157 | $136 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $108 | $261 | $271 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $45 | $56 | $37 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $209 | $164 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $35 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $60 | $63 | $63 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $20 | $42 | $27 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $45 | $18 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $8 | $28 | $29 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $8 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $62 | $110 | $47 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $41 | $107 | $65 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $55 | $105 | $65 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $54 | $50 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |