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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Very High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | January - April, December | May - September | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1293 | $1759 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $732 | $717 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $87 | $148 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $131 | $280 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $18 | $45 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $96 | $96 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $16 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $21 | $95 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $14 | $25 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $0 | $10 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $8 | $45 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $9 | $24 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $73 | $66 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $15 | $56 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $54 | $82 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $20 | $48 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 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 cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | 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 | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |