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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 6,578,0179 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2498 | $1833 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $1174 | $1066 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $175 | $95 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $313 | $210 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $51 | $25 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $196 | $130 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $78 | $33 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $44 | $14 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $16 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $55 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $20 | $26 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $82 | $54 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $44 | $31 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $142 | $40 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $64 | $32 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 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 | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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! | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | 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 | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |