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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Turkish | Greek | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $659 | $1959 | $2143 |
| Rent | $939 | $480 | $354 | $678 | $923 |
| Groceries | $188 | $82 | $44 | $157 | $127 |
| Dining out | $271 | $174 | $81 | $261 | $207 |
| Cafe | $57 | $22 | $18 | $56 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $49 | $209 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $3 | $35 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $6 | $63 | $17 |
| Taxis | $58 | $28 | $6 | $42 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $2 | $45 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $11 | $28 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $15 | $8 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $22 | $110 | $77 |
| Gym | $66 | $15 | $9 | $107 | $42 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $23 | $105 | $54 |
| Massage | $56 | $37 | $15 | $54 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar |
| 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | BiTaksi | nTaxi | N/A |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 72 listings on Happy Cow |