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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 517,000 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Portuguese | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September, October | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1984 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $965 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $136 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $37 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $164 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $24 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $63 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $27 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $18 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $24 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $47 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $65 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $65 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $50 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 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 | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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 | 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 | 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 | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |