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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 517,000 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September, October | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1984 | $1293 | $1867 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $965 | $732 | $778 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $136 | $87 | $281 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $131 | $182 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $37 | $18 | $49 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $164 | $96 | $159 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $24 | $16 | $25 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $63 | $21 | $11 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $27 | $14 | $9 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $18 | $0 | $24 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $8 | $81 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $24 | $9 | $20 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $47 | $73 | $64 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $65 | $15 | $69 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $65 | $54 | $65 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $50 | $20 | $51 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | 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 | 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 | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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) | 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 | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |