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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate | High | Low |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | April - October | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $1351 | $2143 | $2184 | $1289 | $1462 |
Rent | $939 | $480 | $615 | $923 | $797 | $567 | $752 |
Groceries | $188 | $82 | $114 | $127 | $356 | $10 | $112 |
Dining out | $271 | $174 | $165 | $207 | $211 | $227 | $169 |
Cafe | $57 | $22 | $38 | $42 | $69 | $27 | $45 |
Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $133 | $160 | $222 | $140 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $7 | $21 | $40 | $10 | $4 |
Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $21 | $17 | $40 | $30 | $8 |
Taxis | $58 | $28 | $9 | $9 | $41 | $12 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $25 | $49 | $13 | $40 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $29 | $97 | $39 | $18 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $29 | $217 | $6 | $12 | $9 |
Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $45 | $77 | $93 | $82 | $53 |
Gym | $66 | $15 | $30 | $42 | $69 | $23 | $33 |
Yoga | $99 | $57 | $59 | $54 | $112 | $62 | $37 |
Massage | $56 | $37 | $31 | $101 | $75 | $29 | $53 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected | 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, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | N/A | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | 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 | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |