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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Korean | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | March - May, September - November | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| 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 | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $959 | $659 | $1867 | $2184 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $316 | $354 | $778 | $797 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $161 | $44 | $281 | $356 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $128 | $81 | $182 | $211 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $35 | $18 | $49 | $69 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $88 | $49 | $159 | $222 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $3 | $25 | $40 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $15 | $6 | $11 | $40 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $15 | $6 | $9 | $41 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $2 | $24 | $13 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $6 | $11 | $81 | $39 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $2 | $15 | $20 | $6 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $74 | $22 | $64 | $93 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $34 | $9 | $69 | $69 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $71 | $23 | $65 | $112 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $15 | $51 | $75 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | 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 | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |