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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Thai | Turkish | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | High | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | November - April | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $974 | $659 | $1867 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $274 | $354 | $778 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $169 | $44 | $281 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $108 | $81 | $182 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $45 | $18 | $49 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $49 | $159 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $3 | $25 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $60 | $6 | $11 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $20 | $6 | $9 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $2 | $24 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $8 | $11 | $81 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $15 | $20 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $62 | $22 | $64 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $41 | $9 | $69 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $55 | $23 | $65 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $15 | $51 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber | Uber, Liftago | 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 | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | 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 | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |