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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low | Low | High |
| Main airport | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | December - April | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2498 | $1293 | $2359 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1174 | $732 | $1036 | $567 |
| Groceries | $175 | $87 | $236 | $10 |
| Dining out | $313 | $131 | $371 | $227 |
| Cafe | $51 | $18 | $43 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $196 | $96 | $157 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $16 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $78 | $21 | $12 | $30 |
| Taxis | $44 | $14 | $48 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $0 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $8 | $35 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $20 | $9 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $82 | $73 | $117 | $82 |
| Gym | $44 | $15 | $37 | $23 |
| Yoga | $142 | $54 | $163 | $62 |
| Massage | $64 | $20 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |