Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,323,340 |
Official language(s) | Thai | German | Vietnamese | English (de facto) |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Very high |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | February - May | April - June, September - November |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $959 | $5431 |
Rent | $616 | $939 | $316 | $2891 |
Groceries | $191 | $188 | $161 | $383 |
Dining out | $168 | $271 | $128 | $656 |
Cafe | $45 | $57 | $35 | $72 |
Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $88 | $326 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $4 | $45 |
Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $15 | $220 |
Taxis | $19 | $58 | $15 | $78 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $0 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $6 | $100 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $2 | $74 |
Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $74 | $195 |
Gym | $96 | $66 | $34 | $55 |
Yoga | $98 | $99 | $71 | $197 |
Massage | $11 | $56 | $10 | $109 |
SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Vinafone | AT&T, Verizon |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Lyft |
Tap water | Not drinkable | 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 | 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. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow |