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Berlin 🇩🇪
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Vietnamese | English (de facto) | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 | $1167 | $5431 | $2143 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $499 | $503 | $2891 | $923 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $108 | $151 | $383 | $127 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $202 | $134 | $656 | $207 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $29 | $39 | $72 | $42 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $120 | $72 | $326 | $160 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $4 | $45 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $36 | $20 | $220 | $17 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $27 | $13 | $78 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $0 | $30 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $3 | $100 | $97 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $4 | $74 | $217 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $89 | $195 | $77 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $37 | $57 | $55 | $42 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $48 | $57 | $197 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $26 | $21 | $109 | $101 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Lyft | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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 mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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 | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | 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 | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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 | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |