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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1293 | $1867 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $732 | $778 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $87 | $281 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $131 | $182 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $18 | $49 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $96 | $159 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $16 | $25 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $11 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $14 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $24 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $8 | $81 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $9 | $20 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $73 | $64 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $15 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $54 | $65 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $20 | $51 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | EasyTaxi | Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | 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 | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |