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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 517,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Turkish | Portuguese | English (de facto) | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, September, October | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 | $659 | $1984 | $5431 | $2143 | $1363 |
| Rent | $939 | $499 | $354 | $965 | $2891 | $923 | $658 |
| Groceries | $188 | $108 | $44 | $136 | $383 | $127 | $150 |
| Dining out | $271 | $202 | $81 | $271 | $656 | $207 | $10 |
| Cafe | $57 | $29 | $18 | $37 | $72 | $42 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $120 | $49 | $164 | $326 | $160 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $3 | $24 | $45 | $21 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $36 | $6 | $63 | $220 | $17 | $53 |
| Taxis | $58 | $27 | $6 | $27 | $78 | $9 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $2 | $18 | $30 | $49 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $11 | $29 | $100 | $97 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $15 | $24 | $74 | $217 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $22 | $47 | $195 | $77 | $118 |
| Gym | $66 | $37 | $9 | $65 | $55 | $42 | $72 |
| Yoga | $99 | $48 | $23 | $65 | $197 | $54 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $26 | $15 | $50 | $109 | $101 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |