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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | High | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | January - April, December | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 | $1293 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $499 | $732 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $108 | $87 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $202 | $131 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $29 | $18 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $120 | $96 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $16 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $36 | $21 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $27 | $14 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $0 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $8 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $9 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $73 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $37 | $15 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $48 | $54 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $26 | $20 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |