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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 517,000 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September, October | April-June, September-October | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1984 | $1289 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $965 | $567 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $136 | $10 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $227 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $37 | $27 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $164 | $140 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $24 | $10 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $63 | $30 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $27 | $12 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $18 | $40 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $18 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $24 | $12 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $47 | $82 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $65 | $23 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $65 | $62 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $50 | $29 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, FreeNow | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |