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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Thai | Spanish | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | Very high |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | November - April | January - April, December | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $974 | $1293 | $5431 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $274 | $732 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $169 | $87 | $383 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $108 | $131 | $656 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $45 | $18 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $95 | $96 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $11 | $16 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $60 | $21 | $220 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $20 | $14 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $10 | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $8 | $8 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $8 | $9 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $62 | $73 | $195 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $41 | $15 | $55 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $55 | $54 | $197 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $10 | $20 | $109 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon |
| 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, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |