Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 237,559 |
Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Turkish | Portuguese |
Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Low | Low | Very High |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | March - May, September - November | February - May | April - June, September and October | May - September |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1549 | $959 | $659 | $1759 |
Rent | $939 | $615 | $618 | $316 | $354 | $717 |
Groceries | $188 | $114 | $129 | $161 | $44 | $148 |
Dining out | $271 | $165 | $269 | $128 | $81 | $280 |
Cafe | $57 | $38 | $32 | $35 | $18 | $45 |
Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $151 | $88 | $49 | $96 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $27 | $4 | $3 | $21 |
Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $55 | $15 | $6 | $95 |
Taxis | $58 | $9 | $21 | $15 | $6 | $25 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $49 | $0 | $2 | $10 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $19 | $6 | $11 | $45 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $15 | $2 | $15 | $24 |
Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $43 | $74 | $22 | $66 |
Gym | $66 | $30 | $36 | $34 | $9 | $56 |
Yoga | $99 | $59 | $56 | $71 | $23 | $82 |
Massage | $56 | $31 | $30 | $10 | $15 | $48 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
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 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |