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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Thai | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | November - April | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | May - September | January - April, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $974 | $1167 | $659 | $922 | $1293 |
| Rent | $939 | $274 | $503 | $354 | $400 | $732 |
| Groceries | $188 | $169 | $151 | $44 | $91 | $87 |
| Dining out | $271 | $108 | $134 | $81 | $151 | $131 |
| Cafe | $57 | $45 | $39 | $18 | $21 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $72 | $49 | $79 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $60 | $20 | $6 | $5 | $21 |
| Taxis | $58 | $20 | $13 | $6 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $0 | $2 | $16 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $8 | $3 | $11 | $13 | $8 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $4 | $15 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $62 | $89 | $22 | $43 | $73 |
| Gym | $66 | $41 | $57 | $9 | $22 | $15 |
| Yoga | $99 | $55 | $57 | $23 | $30 | $54 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $21 | $15 | $27 | $20 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected 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% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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 | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow |