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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1959 | $2498 | $1293 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $678 | $1174 | $732 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $157 | $175 | $87 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $261 | $313 | $131 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $56 | $51 | $18 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $209 | $196 | $96 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $35 | $10 | $16 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $63 | $78 | $21 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $42 | $44 | $14 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $45 | $49 | $0 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $28 | $54 | $8 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $20 | $9 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $110 | $82 | $73 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $107 | $44 | $15 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $105 | $142 | $54 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $54 | $64 | $20 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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. | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | 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 | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |