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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Portuguese | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1759 | $1833 | $1289 |
| Rent | $717 | $1066 | $567 |
| Groceries | $148 | $95 | $10 |
| Dining out | $280 | $210 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $25 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $96 | $130 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $21 | $7 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $95 | $33 | $30 |
| Taxis | $25 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $45 | $55 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $24 | $26 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $66 | $54 | $82 |
| Gym | $56 | $31 | $23 |
| Yoga | $82 | $40 | $62 |
| Massage | $48 | $32 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 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 |
| Taxi apps | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |