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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Bulgarian | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Very High | High | High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | April-June, September-October | March - June | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1959 | $1293 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 | $1289 | $1462 | $1363 |
| Rent | $678 | $732 | $923 | $717 | $780 | $567 | $752 | $658 |
| Groceries | $157 | $87 | $127 | $148 | $158 | $10 | $112 | $150 |
| Dining out | $261 | $131 | $207 | $280 | $240 | $227 | $169 | $10 |
| Cafe | $56 | $18 | $42 | $45 | $53 | $27 | $45 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $209 | $96 | $160 | $96 | $175 | $140 | $125 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $35 | $16 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $10 | $4 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $63 | $21 | $17 | $95 | $61 | $30 | $8 | $53 |
| Taxis | $42 | $14 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $12 | $14 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $45 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $40 | $27 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $28 | $8 | $97 | $45 | $19 | $18 | $21 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $35 | $12 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $110 | $73 | $77 | $66 | $50 | $82 | $53 | $118 |
| Gym | $107 | $15 | $42 | $56 | $56 | $23 | $33 | $72 |
| Yoga | $105 | $54 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $62 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $54 | $20 | $101 | $48 | $37 | $29 | $53 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |