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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | September - December | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | January - March, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1321 | $1549 | $1167 | $1833 |
| Rent | $939 | $844 | $618 | $503 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $188 | $98 | $129 | $151 | $95 |
| Dining out | $271 | $121 | $269 | $134 | $210 |
| Cafe | $57 | $25 | $32 | $39 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $151 | $72 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $27 | $4 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $9 | $55 | $20 | $33 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $21 | $13 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $49 | $0 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $19 | $3 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $4 | $15 | $4 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $23 | $43 | $89 | $54 |
| Gym | $66 | $14 | $36 | $57 | $31 |
| Yoga | $99 | $19 | $56 | $57 | $40 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $30 | $21 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |