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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 8,323,340 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Turkish | Greek | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Very high | Low | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $659 | $1959 | $5431 | $1833 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $354 | $678 | $2891 | $1066 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $44 | $157 | $383 | $95 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $81 | $261 | $656 | $210 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $18 | $56 | $72 | $25 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $49 | $209 | $326 | $130 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $3 | $35 | $45 | $7 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $6 | $63 | $220 | $33 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $6 | $42 | $78 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $2 | $45 | $30 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $11 | $28 | $100 | $55 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $8 | $74 | $26 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $22 | $110 | $195 | $54 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $9 | $107 | $55 | $31 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $23 | $105 | $197 | $40 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $15 | $54 | $109 | $32 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | AT&T, Verizon | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| 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.. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | 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 | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 309 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |