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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | German | Turkish | Greek | Spanish | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $659 | $1959 | $2498 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $939 | $354 | $678 | $1174 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $188 | $44 | $157 | $175 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $271 | $81 | $261 | $313 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $57 | $18 | $56 | $51 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $49 | $209 | $196 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $3 | $35 | $10 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $6 | $63 | $78 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $58 | $6 | $42 | $44 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $2 | $45 | $49 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $11 | $28 | $54 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $8 | $20 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $22 | $110 | $82 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $66 | $9 | $107 | $44 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $99 | $23 | $105 | $142 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $15 | $54 | $64 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |