|
Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
|
Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
|
Medellin ๐จ๐ด
|
Porto ๐ต๐น
|
Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
|
|
| Population | 3,400,000 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Greek | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1959 | $1293 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $678 | $732 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $157 | $87 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $261 | $131 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $56 | $18 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $209 | $96 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $35 | $16 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $63 | $21 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $42 | $14 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $45 | $0 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $28 | $8 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $9 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $110 | $73 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $107 | $15 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $105 | $54 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $54 | $20 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 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 | nTaxi | 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 | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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 | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |