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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 144,900 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Greek | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 | $1959 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $499 | $678 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $108 | $157 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $202 | $261 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $29 | $56 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $120 | $209 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $35 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $36 | $63 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $27 | $42 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $45 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $28 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $8 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $110 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $37 | $107 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $48 | $105 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $26 | $54 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | nTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |