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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 8,053,663 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Vietnamese | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | January, February, October - December | June - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $1167 | $1806 |
| Rent | $939 | $480 | $503 | $780 |
| Groceries | $188 | $82 | $151 | $158 |
| Dining out | $271 | $174 | $134 | $240 |
| Cafe | $57 | $22 | $39 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $72 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $4 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $20 | $61 |
| Taxis | $58 | $28 | $13 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $0 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $3 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $4 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $89 | $50 |
| Gym | $66 | $15 | $57 | $56 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $57 | $66 |
| Massage | $56 | $37 | $21 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | 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. | 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| 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. | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |