Berlin vs Buenos Aires vs Da Nang vs Hanoi vs Lisbon

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Buenos Aires ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Lisbon ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Population 3,400,000 2,900,000 1,125,316 8,053,663 517,000
Official language(s) German Spanish Vietnamese Vietnamese Portuguese
Level of English Very high High Low Moderate Very high
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Most common months to visit May - September September - December February - May January, February, October - December March - May, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX)
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1321 $959 $1167 $1984
Rent $939 $844 $316 $503 $965
Groceries $188 $98 $161 $151 $136
Dining out $271 $121 $128 $134 $271
Cafe $57 $25 $35 $39 $37
Coworking space $174 $95 $88 $72 $164
Mobile internet $23 $11 $4 $4 $24
Public transportation $88 $9 $15 $20 $63
Taxis $58 $9 $15 $13 $27
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $14 $0 $0 $18
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $6 $3 $29
Museums and sights $37 $4 $2 $4 $24
Nightlife $63 $23 $74 $89 $47
Gym $66 $14 $34 $57 $65
Yoga $99 $19 $71 $57 $65
Massage $56 $10 $10 $21 $50
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Vinafone Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars 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%. 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab Grab, GoViet Uber, FreeNow
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 mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries
Local food specialities Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger 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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Bacalhau ร  bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร  lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 401 listings on Happy Cow