Berlin vs Madrid vs New York City vs Sofia

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Madrid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Sofia ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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Population 3,400,000 6,578,0179 8,323,340 1,270,169
Official language(s) German Spanish English (de facto) Bulgarian
Level of English Very high Moderate Very high High
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit May - September March - May, September - November April - June, September - November April-June, September-October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) USD - US Dollar ($) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No No
Average monthly costs $2200 $2498 $5431 $1289
Rent $939 $1174 $2891 $567
Groceries $188 $175 $383 $10
Dining out $271 $313 $656 $227
Cafe $57 $51 $72 $27
Coworking space $174 $196 $326 $140
Mobile internet $23 $10 $45 $10
Public transportation $88 $78 $220 $30
Taxis $58 $44 $78 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $49 $30 $40
Sport and cultural events $64 $54 $100 $18
Museums and sights $37 $20 $74 $12
Nightlife $63 $82 $195 $82
Gym $66 $44 $55 $23
Yoga $99 $142 $197 $62
Massage $56 $64 $109 $29
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Orange, Movistar, Vodafone AT&T, Verizon A1, Telenor, Vivacom
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber, Lyft TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. 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. 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 Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas.
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 85 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 20 options on HappyCow