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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | February - May | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | May - September |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $959 | $1293 | $1867 | $1759 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $316 | $732 | $778 | $717 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $161 | $87 | $281 | $148 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $128 | $131 | $182 | $280 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $35 | $18 | $49 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $88 | $96 | $159 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $4 | $16 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $15 | $21 | $11 | $95 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $15 | $14 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $0 | $0 | $24 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $6 | $8 | $81 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $2 | $9 | $20 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $74 | $73 | $64 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $34 | $15 | $69 | $56 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $71 | $54 | $65 | $82 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $10 | $20 | $51 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | EasyTaxi | Uber | 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. | 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |