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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1959 | $1293 | $2143 | $2184 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $678 | $732 | $923 | $797 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $157 | $87 | $127 | $356 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $261 | $131 | $207 | $211 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $56 | $18 | $42 | $69 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $209 | $96 | $160 | $222 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $35 | $16 | $21 | $40 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $63 | $21 | $17 | $40 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $42 | $14 | $9 | $41 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $45 | $0 | $49 | $13 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $28 | $8 | $97 | $39 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $9 | $217 | $6 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $110 | $73 | $77 | $93 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $107 | $15 | $42 | $69 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $105 | $54 | $54 | $112 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $54 | $20 | $101 | $75 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | N/A | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | 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 | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | 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 | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |