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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Nội Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | January - March, December |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1167 | $659 | $1867 | $1833 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $503 | $354 | $778 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $151 | $44 | $281 | $95 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $134 | $81 | $182 | $210 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $39 | $18 | $49 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $72 | $49 | $159 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $4 | $3 | $25 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $20 | $6 | $11 | $33 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $13 | $6 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $0 | $2 | $24 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $3 | $11 | $81 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $4 | $15 | $20 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $89 | $22 | $64 | $54 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $57 | $9 | $69 | $31 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $57 | $23 | $65 | $40 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $21 | $15 | $51 | $32 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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 | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |