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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Moderate | Very High | High | High |
| Main airport | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2498 | $1759 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1174 | $717 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $175 | $148 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $313 | $280 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $51 | $45 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $196 | $96 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $21 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $78 | $95 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $44 | $25 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $10 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $45 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $20 | $24 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $82 | $66 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $44 | $56 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $142 | $82 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $64 | $48 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 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 | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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! | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |