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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | German | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very High | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nội Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | February - May | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $959 | $1167 | $659 | $2498 | $1759 | $2184 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $939 | $316 | $503 | $354 | $1174 | $717 | $797 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $188 | $161 | $151 | $44 | $175 | $148 | $356 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $271 | $128 | $134 | $81 | $313 | $280 | $211 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $57 | $35 | $39 | $18 | $51 | $45 | $69 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $88 | $72 | $49 | $196 | $96 | $222 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $4 | $3 | $10 | $21 | $40 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $15 | $20 | $6 | $78 | $95 | $40 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $58 | $15 | $13 | $6 | $44 | $25 | $41 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $0 | $2 | $49 | $10 | $13 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $6 | $3 | $11 | $54 | $45 | $39 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $2 | $4 | $15 | $20 | $24 | $6 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $74 | $89 | $22 | $82 | $66 | $93 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $66 | $34 | $57 | $9 | $44 | $56 | $69 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $99 | $71 | $57 | $23 | $142 | $82 | $112 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $21 | $15 | $64 | $48 | $75 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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 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 | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |