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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 15,520,000 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Spanish | Turkish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | September - December | April - June, September and October | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1321 | $659 | $2143 | $2184 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $844 | $354 | $923 | $797 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $98 | $44 | $127 | $356 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $121 | $81 | $207 | $211 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $25 | $18 | $42 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $95 | $49 | $160 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $11 | $3 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $9 | $6 | $17 | $40 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $9 | $6 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $14 | $2 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $24 | $11 | $97 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $4 | $15 | $217 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $23 | $22 | $77 | $93 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $14 | $9 | $42 | $69 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $19 | $23 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $10 | $15 | $101 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | BiTaksi | N/A | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |