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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for 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 | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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 | 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 | 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 | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |