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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2498 | $5431 | $2143 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $1174 | $2891 | $923 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $175 | $383 | $127 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $313 | $656 | $207 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $51 | $72 | $42 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $196 | $326 | $160 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $45 | $21 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $78 | $220 | $17 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $44 | $78 | $9 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $30 | $49 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $100 | $97 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $20 | $74 | $217 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $82 | $195 | $77 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $44 | $55 | $42 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $142 | $197 | $54 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $64 | $109 | $101 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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 |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |