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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Turkish | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Very high | Very High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - June, September and October | April - June, September - November | May - September | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | 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 | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $659 | $5431 | $1759 | $1833 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $354 | $2891 | $717 | $1066 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $44 | $383 | $148 | $95 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $81 | $656 | $280 | $210 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $18 | $72 | $45 | $25 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $49 | $326 | $96 | $130 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $3 | $45 | $21 | $7 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $6 | $220 | $95 | $33 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $6 | $78 | $25 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $2 | $30 | $10 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $11 | $100 | $45 | $55 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $74 | $24 | $26 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $22 | $195 | $66 | $54 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $9 | $55 | $56 | $31 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $23 | $197 | $82 | $40 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $15 | $109 | $48 | $32 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | 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 | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or 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 | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |