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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | December - April | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $2359 | $1289 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $1036 | $567 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $236 | $10 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $371 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $43 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $157 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $12 | $30 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $48 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $35 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $117 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $37 | $23 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $163 | $62 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |