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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Moderate | Very High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2498 | $1759 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1174 | $717 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $175 | $148 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $313 | $280 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $51 | $45 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $196 | $96 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $21 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $78 | $95 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $44 | $25 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $10 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $45 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $20 | $24 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $82 | $66 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $44 | $56 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $142 | $82 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $64 | $48 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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 | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |