Berlin vs Medellin vs Porto vs Sofia

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Medellin ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Sofia ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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Population 3,400,000 2,427,000 237,559 1,270,169
Official language(s) German Spanish Portuguese Bulgarian
Level of English Very high Low Very High High
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit May - September January - April, December May - September April-June, September-October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) COP - Colombian Peso ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes No
Average monthly costs $2200 $1293 $1759 $1289
Rent $939 $732 $717 $567
Groceries $188 $87 $148 $10
Dining out $271 $131 $280 $227
Cafe $57 $18 $45 $27
Coworking space $174 $96 $96 $140
Mobile internet $23 $16 $21 $10
Public transportation $88 $21 $95 $30
Taxis $58 $14 $25 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $0 $10 $40
Sport and cultural events $64 $8 $45 $18
Museums and sights $37 $9 $24 $12
Nightlife $63 $73 $66 $82
Gym $66 $15 $56 $23
Yoga $99 $54 $82 $62
Massage $56 $20 $48 $29
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Claro, Tigo Vodafone, MEO, NOS A1, Telenor, Vivacom
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 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 EasyTaxi Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable 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 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 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 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 153 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow