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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Turkish | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $659 | $1867 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $354 | $778 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $44 | $281 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $81 | $182 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $18 | $49 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $49 | $159 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $3 | $25 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $6 | $11 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $6 | $9 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $2 | $24 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $11 | $81 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $20 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $22 | $64 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $9 | $69 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $23 | $65 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $15 | $51 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber | Uber, Kakao | 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 | 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 | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |