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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Thai | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | November - April | January - April, December | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $974 | $1293 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $274 | $732 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $169 | $87 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $108 | $131 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $45 | $18 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $96 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $16 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $60 | $21 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $20 | $14 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $0 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $8 | $8 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $9 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $62 | $73 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $41 | $15 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $55 | $54 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $20 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |