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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 144,900 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Greek | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - May, October - December | December - April | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1959 | $2359 | $1289 |
| Rent | $615 | $678 | $1036 | $567 |
| Groceries | $114 | $157 | $236 | $10 |
| Dining out | $165 | $261 | $371 | $227 |
| Cafe | $38 | $56 | $43 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $209 | $157 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $35 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $63 | $12 | $30 |
| Taxis | $9 | $42 | $48 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $45 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $28 | $35 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $8 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $110 | $117 | $82 |
| Gym | $30 | $107 | $37 | $23 |
| Yoga | $59 | $105 | $163 | $62 |
| Massage | $31 | $54 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | nTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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 | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |