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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Spanish | Thai |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | September - December | November - April |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $1321 | $974 |
| Rent | $939 | $480 | $844 | $274 |
| Groceries | $188 | $82 | $98 | $169 |
| Dining out | $271 | $174 | $121 | $108 |
| Cafe | $57 | $22 | $25 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $95 | $95 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $11 | $11 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $9 | $60 |
| Taxis | $58 | $28 | $9 | $20 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $14 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $24 | $8 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $4 | $8 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $23 | $62 |
| Gym | $66 | $15 | $14 | $41 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $19 | $55 |
| Massage | $56 | $37 | $10 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC |
| 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 | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow |