Berlin vs Bucharest vs Da Nang vs New York City vs Tbilisi vs Valencia

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 3,400,000 1,830,000 1,125,316 8,323,340 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) German Romanian Vietnamese English (de facto) Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High Low Very high Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September April - October February - May April - June, September - November March - June March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) RON - Romanian Leu (L) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) USD - US Dollar ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1351 $959 $5431 $1462 $1976
Rent $939 $615 $316 $2891 $752 $869
Groceries $188 $114 $161 $383 $112 $146
Dining out $271 $165 $128 $656 $169 $292
Cafe $57 $38 $35 $72 $45 $42
Coworking space $174 $133 $88 $326 $125 $152
Mobile internet $23 $7 $4 $45 $4 $16
Public transportation $88 $21 $15 $220 $8 $38
Taxis $58 $9 $15 $78 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $0 $30 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $29 $6 $100 $21 $73
Museums and sights $37 $29 $2 $74 $9 $44
Nightlife $63 $45 $74 $195 $53 $66
Gym $66 $30 $34 $55 $33 $34
Yoga $99 $59 $71 $197 $37 $87
Massage $56 $31 $10 $109 $53 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange Viettel, Vinafone AT&T, Verizon Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline 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 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Star Taxi, Uber Grab Uber, Lyft Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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. Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Sarmale, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, covrig, papanasi Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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 Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow