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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Vietnamese | Turkish | Greek | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | May - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $959 | $659 | $1959 | $1363 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $316 | $354 | $678 | $658 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $161 | $44 | $157 | $150 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $128 | $81 | $261 | $10 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $35 | $18 | $56 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $88 | $49 | $209 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $4 | $3 | $35 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $15 | $6 | $63 | $53 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $15 | $6 | $42 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $0 | $2 | $45 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $6 | $11 | $28 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $2 | $15 | $8 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $74 | $22 | $110 | $118 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $34 | $9 | $107 | $72 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $71 | $23 | $105 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $10 | $15 | $54 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Grab, GoJek |
| 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 | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 255 listings on Happy Cow |