Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 144,900 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Greek | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Low | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, October - December | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1959 | $1833 | $1289 | $1976 |
Rent | $678 | $1066 | $567 | $869 |
Groceries | $157 | $95 | $10 | $146 |
Dining out | $261 | $210 | $227 | $292 |
Cafe | $56 | $25 | $27 | $42 |
Coworking space | $209 | $130 | $140 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $35 | $7 | $10 | $16 |
Public transportation | $63 | $33 | $30 | $38 |
Taxis | $42 | $14 | $12 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $45 | $16 | $40 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $28 | $55 | $18 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $8 | $26 | $12 | $44 |
Nightlife | $110 | $54 | $82 | $66 |
Gym | $107 | $31 | $23 | $34 |
Yoga | $105 | $40 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $54 | $32 | $29 | $45 |
SIM card options | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | nTaxi | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not 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.. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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. | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | 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 | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |