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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | September - December | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1321 | $1167 | $2498 | $1462 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $844 | $503 | $1174 | $752 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $98 | $151 | $175 | $112 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $121 | $134 | $313 | $169 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $25 | $39 | $51 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $95 | $72 | $196 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $11 | $4 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $9 | $20 | $78 | $8 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $9 | $13 | $44 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $14 | $0 | $49 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $24 | $3 | $54 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $4 | $4 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $23 | $89 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $14 | $57 | $44 | $33 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $19 | $57 | $142 | $37 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $10 | $21 | $64 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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 | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |