Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 259,453 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | German | Thai | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | November - April | April - June, September and October | January - May, October - December | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $974 | $659 | $2143 | $1976 |
Rent | $939 | $274 | $354 | $923 | $869 |
Groceries | $188 | $169 | $44 | $127 | $146 |
Dining out | $271 | $108 | $81 | $207 | $292 |
Cafe | $57 | $45 | $18 | $42 | $42 |
Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $49 | $160 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $3 | $21 | $16 |
Public transportation | $88 | $60 | $6 | $17 | $38 |
Taxis | $58 | $20 | $6 | $9 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $2 | $49 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $8 | $11 | $97 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $15 | $217 | $44 |
Nightlife | $63 | $62 | $22 | $77 | $66 |
Gym | $66 | $41 | $9 | $42 | $34 |
Yoga | $99 | $55 | $23 | $54 | $87 |
Massage | $56 | $10 | $15 | $101 | $45 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10-15% for restaurants | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | N/A | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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 | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |