Berlin vs Buenos Aires vs Da Nang vs Istanbul vs Mexico City

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Population 3,400,000 2,900,000 1,125,316 15,520,000 8,850,000
Official language(s) German Spanish Vietnamese Turkish Spanish
Level of English Very high High Low Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Istanbul Airport (IST) Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
Most common months to visit May - September September - December February - May April - June, September and October March - May, October, November
Currency EUR - Euro (€) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in most places Widely accepted (less with AMEX)
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1321 $959 $659 $1867
Rent $939 $844 $316 $354 $778
Groceries $188 $98 $161 $44 $281
Dining out $271 $121 $128 $81 $182
Cafe $57 $25 $35 $18 $49
Coworking space $174 $95 $88 $49 $159
Mobile internet $23 $11 $4 $3 $25
Public transportation $88 $9 $15 $6 $11
Taxis $58 $9 $15 $6 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $14 $0 $2 $24
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $6 $11 $81
Museums and sights $37 $4 $2 $15 $20
Nightlife $63 $23 $74 $22 $64
Gym $66 $14 $34 $9 $69
Yoga $99 $19 $71 $23 $65
Massage $56 $10 $10 $15 $51
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Vinafone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Telcel, Movistar
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab BiTaksi 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 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. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 59 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow