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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 8,323,340 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | German | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $5431 | $1833 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $939 | $2891 | $1066 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $188 | $383 | $95 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $271 | $656 | $210 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $57 | $72 | $25 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $326 | $130 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $45 | $7 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $220 | $33 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $58 | $78 | $14 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $30 | $16 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $100 | $55 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $74 | $26 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $195 | $54 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $66 | $55 | $31 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $99 | $197 | $40 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $56 | $109 | $32 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Lyft | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |