Berlin vs Da Nang vs Istanbul vs Medellin vs Mexico City vs Seoul vs Tbilisi

Berlin 🇩🇪
Remove
Da Nang 🇻🇳
Remove
Istanbul 🇹🇷
Remove
Medellin 🇨🇴
Remove
Mexico City 🇲🇽
Remove
Seoul 🇰🇷
Remove
Tbilisi 🇬🇪
Remove
Population 3,400,000 1,125,316 15,520,000 2,427,000 8,850,000 9,963,452 1,108,700
Official language(s) German Vietnamese Turkish Spanish Spanish Korean Georgian
Level of English Very high Low Low Low Moderate Moderate Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Istanbul Airport (IST) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit May - September February - May April - June, September and October January - April, December March - May, October, November March - May, September - November March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (€) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) KRW - South Korean won (₩) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in most places Accepted in some places Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $959 $659 $1293 $1867 $2184 $1462
Rent $939 $316 $354 $732 $778 $797 $752
Groceries $188 $161 $44 $87 $281 $356 $112
Dining out $271 $128 $81 $131 $182 $211 $169
Cafe $57 $35 $18 $18 $49 $69 $45
Coworking space $174 $88 $49 $96 $159 $222 $125
Mobile internet $23 $4 $3 $16 $25 $40 $4
Public transportation $88 $15 $6 $21 $11 $40 $8
Taxis $58 $15 $6 $14 $9 $41 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $0 $2 $0 $24 $13 $27
Sport and cultural events $64 $6 $11 $8 $81 $39 $21
Museums and sights $37 $2 $15 $9 $20 $6 $9
Nightlife $63 $74 $22 $73 $64 $93 $53
Gym $66 $34 $9 $15 $69 $69 $33
Yoga $99 $71 $23 $54 $65 $112 $37
Massage $56 $10 $15 $20 $51 $75 $53
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Viettel, Vinafone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Claro, Tigo Telcel, Movistar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus 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 Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars Tip 10% in restaurants 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services Not customary or expected 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Grab BiTaksi EasyTaxi Uber Uber, Kakao Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. 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 Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam 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 Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 59 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow