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Population | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Low | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | September - December | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1321 | $2498 | $1293 | $1289 | $1976 |
Rent | $615 | $844 | $1174 | $732 | $567 | $869 |
Groceries | $114 | $98 | $175 | $87 | $10 | $146 |
Dining out | $165 | $121 | $313 | $131 | $227 | $292 |
Cafe | $38 | $25 | $51 | $18 | $27 | $42 |
Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $196 | $96 | $140 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $10 | $16 | $10 | $16 |
Public transportation | $21 | $9 | $78 | $21 | $30 | $38 |
Taxis | $9 | $9 | $44 | $14 | $12 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $14 | $49 | $0 | $40 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $54 | $8 | $18 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $20 | $9 | $12 | $44 |
Nightlife | $45 | $23 | $82 | $73 | $82 | $66 |
Gym | $30 | $14 | $44 | $15 | $23 | $34 |
Yoga | $59 | $19 | $142 | $54 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $31 | $10 | $64 | $20 | $29 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |