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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Moderate | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2498 | $2143 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1174 | $923 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $175 | $127 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $313 | $207 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $51 | $42 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $196 | $160 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $21 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $78 | $17 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $44 | $9 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $49 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $97 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $20 | $217 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $82 | $77 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $44 | $42 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $142 | $54 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $64 | $101 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | 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 | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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 | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |