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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 144,900 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | German | Greek | Spanish | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, October - December | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1959 | $2143 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $939 | $678 | $923 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $188 | $157 | $127 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $271 | $261 | $207 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $57 | $56 | $42 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $209 | $160 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $35 | $21 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $63 | $17 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $58 | $42 | $9 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $45 | $49 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $28 | $97 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $217 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $110 | $77 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $66 | $107 | $42 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $99 | $105 | $54 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $56 | $54 | $101 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | nTaxi | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |