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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Moderate | Moderate | High | High |
| Main airport | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2498 | $2143 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1174 | $923 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $175 | $127 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $313 | $207 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $51 | $42 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $196 | $160 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $21 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $78 | $17 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $44 | $9 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $49 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $97 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $20 | $217 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $82 | $77 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $44 | $42 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $142 | $54 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $64 | $101 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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! | 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 madrileña, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |