Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | September - December | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
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 almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1321 | $1167 | $2184 | $1976 |
Rent | $939 | $615 | $844 | $503 | $797 | $869 |
Groceries | $188 | $114 | $98 | $151 | $356 | $146 |
Dining out | $271 | $165 | $121 | $134 | $211 | $292 |
Cafe | $57 | $38 | $25 | $39 | $69 | $42 |
Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $95 | $72 | $222 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $11 | $4 | $40 | $16 |
Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $9 | $20 | $40 | $38 |
Taxis | $58 | $9 | $9 | $13 | $41 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $14 | $0 | $13 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $24 | $3 | $39 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $4 | $4 | $6 | $44 |
Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $23 | $89 | $93 | $66 |
Gym | $66 | $30 | $14 | $57 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $99 | $59 | $19 | $57 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $56 | $31 | $10 | $21 | $75 | $45 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
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 cafรฉs 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 | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
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 cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |