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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 517,000 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Portuguese | Czech | Portuguese | Korean | Bulgarian | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September, October | June - October | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1984 | $1806 | $1833 | $2184 | $1289 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $965 | $780 | $1066 | $797 | $567 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $136 | $158 | $95 | $356 | $10 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $240 | $210 | $211 | $227 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $37 | $53 | $25 | $69 | $27 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $164 | $175 | $130 | $222 | $140 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $24 | $24 | $7 | $40 | $10 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $63 | $61 | $33 | $40 | $30 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $27 | $33 | $14 | $41 | $12 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $18 | $19 | $16 | $13 | $40 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $19 | $55 | $39 | $18 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $24 | $35 | $26 | $6 | $12 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $47 | $50 | $54 | $93 | $82 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $65 | $56 | $31 | $69 | $23 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $65 | $66 | $40 | $112 | $62 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $50 | $37 | $32 | $75 | $29 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |