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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 15,520,000 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Turkish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | April - June, September and October | December - April | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $659 | $2359 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $354 | $1036 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $44 | $236 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $81 | $371 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $18 | $43 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $49 | $157 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $3 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $6 | $12 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $6 | $48 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $2 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $11 | $35 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $15 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $22 | $117 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $9 | $37 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $23 | $163 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $15 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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 | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |