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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | German | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Very high |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $959 | $659 | $1867 | $5431 |
| Rent | $939 | $316 | $354 | $778 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $188 | $161 | $44 | $281 | $383 |
| Dining out | $271 | $128 | $81 | $182 | $656 |
| Cafe | $57 | $35 | $18 | $49 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $88 | $49 | $159 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $3 | $25 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $15 | $6 | $11 | $220 |
| Taxis | $58 | $15 | $6 | $9 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $2 | $24 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $6 | $11 | $81 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $2 | $15 | $20 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $74 | $22 | $64 | $195 |
| Gym | $66 | $34 | $9 | $69 | $55 |
| Yoga | $99 | $71 | $23 | $65 | $197 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $15 | $51 | $109 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |