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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,768,073 8,053,663 144,900 2,427,000
Official language(s) German Spanish Hungarian Vietnamese Greek Spanish
Level of English Very high Low High Moderate High Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December March - June, September - November January, February, October - December March - May, October - December January - April, December
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No No
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1230 $1167 $1959 $1293
Rent $939 $480 $499 $503 $678 $732
Groceries $188 $82 $108 $151 $157 $87
Dining out $271 $174 $202 $134 $261 $131
Cafe $57 $22 $29 $39 $56 $18
Coworking space $174 $77 $120 $72 $209 $96
Mobile internet $23 $11 $9 $4 $35 $16
Public transportation $88 $23 $36 $20 $63 $21
Taxis $58 $28 $27 $13 $42 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $13 $0 $45 $0
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $24 $3 $28 $8
Museums and sights $37 $7 $7 $4 $8 $9
Nightlife $63 $46 $43 $89 $110 $73
Gym $66 $15 $37 $57 $107 $15
Yoga $99 $57 $48 $57 $105 $54
Massage $56 $37 $26 $21 $54 $20
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Claro, Tigo
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars Tip 10% in restaurants
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet nTaxi EasyTaxi
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 153 listings on Happy Cow