Berlin vs Buenos Aires vs Da Nang vs Istanbul vs Seoul

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Population 3,400,000 2,900,000 1,125,316 15,520,000 9,963,452
Official language(s) German Spanish Vietnamese Turkish Korean
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) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit May - September September - December February - May April - June, September and October March - May, September - November
Currency EUR - Euro (€) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
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 Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No
Average monthly costs $2200 $1321 $959 $659 $2184
Rent $939 $844 $316 $354 $797
Groceries $188 $98 $161 $44 $356
Dining out $271 $121 $128 $81 $211
Cafe $57 $25 $35 $18 $69
Coworking space $174 $95 $88 $49 $222
Mobile internet $23 $11 $4 $3 $40
Public transportation $88 $9 $15 $6 $40
Taxis $58 $9 $15 $6 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $14 $0 $2 $13
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $6 $11 $39
Museums and sights $37 $4 $2 $15 $6
Nightlife $63 $23 $74 $22 $93
Gym $66 $14 $34 $9 $69
Yoga $99 $19 $71 $23 $112
Massage $56 $10 $10 $15 $75
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Vinafone Turkcell, Turk Telekom KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
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 Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab BiTaksi Uber, Kakao
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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 Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
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 Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
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 Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 59 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow