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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 2,900,000 1,125,316 237,559
Official language(s) German Spanish Romanian Spanish Vietnamese Portuguese
Level of English Very high Low High High Low Very High
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - October September - December February - May May - September
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1351 $1321 $959 $1759
Rent $939 $480 $615 $844 $316 $717
Groceries $188 $82 $114 $98 $161 $148
Dining out $271 $174 $165 $121 $128 $280
Cafe $57 $22 $38 $25 $35 $45
Coworking space $174 $77 $133 $95 $88 $96
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $11 $4 $21
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $9 $15 $95
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $9 $15 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $14 $0 $10
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $29 $24 $6 $45
Museums and sights $37 $7 $29 $4 $2 $24
Nightlife $63 $46 $45 $23 $74 $66
Gym $66 $15 $30 $14 $34 $56
Yoga $99 $57 $59 $19 $71 $82
Massage $56 $37 $31 $10 $10 $48
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Vinafone Vodafone, MEO, NOS
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts.
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow