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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | High | Low |
| Main airport | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2498 | $1867 | $5431 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1174 | $778 | $2891 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $175 | $281 | $383 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $313 | $182 | $656 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $51 | $49 | $72 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $196 | $159 | $326 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $25 | $45 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $78 | $11 | $220 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $44 | $9 | $78 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $24 | $30 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $100 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $20 | $20 | $74 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $82 | $64 | $195 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $44 | $69 | $55 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $142 | $65 | $197 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $64 | $51 | $109 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at 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 | Uber, Lyft | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | 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 | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |