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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | November - April | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $974 | $2498 | $1867 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $274 | $1174 | $778 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $169 | $175 | $281 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $108 | $313 | $182 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $45 | $51 | $49 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $196 | $159 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $10 | $25 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $60 | $78 | $11 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $20 | $44 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $49 | $24 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $8 | $54 | $81 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $20 | $20 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $62 | $82 | $64 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $41 | $44 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $55 | $142 | $65 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $64 | $51 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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 | 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | 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, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |