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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | December - April | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1959 | $1984 | $2498 | $1867 | $2359 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $678 | $965 | $1174 | $778 | $1036 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $157 | $136 | $175 | $281 | $236 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $261 | $271 | $313 | $182 | $371 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $56 | $37 | $51 | $49 | $43 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $209 | $164 | $196 | $159 | $157 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $35 | $24 | $10 | $25 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $63 | $63 | $78 | $11 | $12 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $42 | $27 | $44 | $9 | $48 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $45 | $18 | $49 | $24 | $0 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $28 | $29 | $54 | $81 | $35 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $24 | $20 | $20 | $9 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $110 | $47 | $82 | $64 | $117 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $107 | $65 | $44 | $69 | $37 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $105 | $65 | $142 | $65 | $163 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $54 | $50 | $64 | $51 | $75 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |