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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1167 | $659 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $503 | $354 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $151 | $44 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $134 | $81 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $39 | $18 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $72 | $49 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $4 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $20 | $6 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $13 | $6 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $0 | $2 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $3 | $11 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $4 | $15 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $89 | $22 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $57 | $9 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $57 | $23 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $21 | $15 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 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 | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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 | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | 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 | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |