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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 517,000 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September, October | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1984 | $1293 | $1867 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $965 | $732 | $778 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $136 | $87 | $281 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $131 | $182 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $37 | $18 | $49 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $164 | $96 | $159 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $24 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $63 | $21 | $11 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $27 | $14 | $9 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $18 | $0 | $24 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $8 | $81 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $24 | $9 | $20 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $47 | $73 | $64 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $65 | $15 | $69 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $65 | $54 | $65 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $50 | $20 | $51 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |