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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Greek | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | High | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1959 | $1867 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $678 | $778 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $157 | $281 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $261 | $182 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $56 | $49 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $209 | $159 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $35 | $25 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $63 | $11 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $42 | $9 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $45 | $24 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $28 | $81 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $20 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $110 | $64 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $107 | $69 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $105 | $65 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $54 | $51 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | nTaxi | Uber | Uber, Liftago | 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.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | 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 | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |