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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | December - April | January - May, October - December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1549 | $1167 | $659 | $1867 | $2359 | $2143 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $618 | $503 | $354 | $778 | $1036 | $923 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $129 | $151 | $44 | $281 | $236 | $127 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $269 | $134 | $81 | $182 | $371 | $207 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $32 | $39 | $18 | $49 | $43 | $42 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $151 | $72 | $49 | $159 | $157 | $160 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $27 | $4 | $3 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $55 | $20 | $6 | $11 | $12 | $17 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $21 | $13 | $6 | $9 | $48 | $9 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $49 | $0 | $2 | $24 | $0 | $49 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $19 | $3 | $11 | $81 | $35 | $97 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $15 | $4 | $15 | $20 | $9 | $217 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $43 | $89 | $22 | $64 | $117 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $36 | $57 | $9 | $69 | $37 | $42 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $56 | $57 | $23 | $65 | $163 | $54 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $30 | $21 | $15 | $51 | $75 | $101 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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 sautéed 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. | 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 | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |