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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Romanian | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Very High | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nội Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | April - October | February - May | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | December - April | May - September | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1351 | $959 | $1167 | $2498 | $2359 | $1759 | $1833 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $615 | $316 | $503 | $1174 | $1036 | $717 | $1066 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $114 | $161 | $151 | $175 | $236 | $148 | $95 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $165 | $128 | $134 | $313 | $371 | $280 | $210 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $38 | $35 | $39 | $51 | $43 | $45 | $25 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $133 | $88 | $72 | $196 | $157 | $96 | $130 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $7 | $4 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $21 | $7 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $21 | $15 | $20 | $78 | $12 | $95 | $33 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $9 | $15 | $13 | $44 | $48 | $25 | $14 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $25 | $0 | $0 | $49 | $0 | $10 | $16 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $29 | $6 | $3 | $54 | $35 | $45 | $55 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $29 | $2 | $4 | $20 | $9 | $24 | $26 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $45 | $74 | $89 | $82 | $117 | $66 | $54 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $30 | $34 | $57 | $44 | $37 | $56 | $31 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $59 | $71 | $57 | $142 | $163 | $82 | $40 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $31 | $10 | $21 | $64 | $75 | $48 | $32 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 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 cafés | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
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