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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1984 | $2498 | $1867 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $965 | $1174 | $778 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $136 | $175 | $281 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $271 | $313 | $182 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $37 | $51 | $49 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $164 | $196 | $159 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $24 | $10 | $25 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $63 | $78 | $11 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $27 | $44 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $18 | $49 | $24 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $29 | $54 | $81 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $24 | $20 | $20 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $47 | $82 | $64 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $65 | $44 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $65 | $142 | $65 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $50 | $64 | $51 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |