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Population 3,400,000 1,125,316 15,520,000 8,850,000 6,718,903 9,963,452 834,000
Official language(s) German Vietnamese Turkish Spanish Portuguese Korean Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Low Low Moderate Low Moderate Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Istanbul Airport (IST) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Galeão International Airport Incheon International Airport (ICN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September February - May April - June, September and October March - May, October, November January - March, December March - May, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) KRW - South Korean won (₩) 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 No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $959 $659 $1867 $1833 $2184 $1976
Rent $939 $316 $354 $778 $1066 $797 $869
Groceries $188 $161 $44 $281 $95 $356 $146
Dining out $271 $128 $81 $182 $210 $211 $292
Cafe $57 $35 $18 $49 $25 $69 $42
Coworking space $174 $88 $49 $159 $130 $222 $152
Mobile internet $23 $4 $3 $25 $7 $40 $16
Public transportation $88 $15 $6 $11 $33 $40 $38
Taxis $58 $15 $6 $9 $14 $41 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $0 $2 $24 $16 $13 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $6 $11 $81 $55 $39 $73
Museums and sights $37 $2 $15 $20 $26 $6 $44
Nightlife $63 $74 $22 $64 $54 $93 $66
Gym $66 $34 $9 $69 $31 $69 $34
Yoga $99 $71 $23 $65 $40 $112 $87
Massage $56 $10 $15 $51 $32 $75 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Viettel, Vinafone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Telcel, Movistar Tim, Claro, Vivo KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus 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 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common Not customary or expected Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Grab BiTaksi Uber Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Uber, Kakao Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. 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 Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam 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 día (cheap set lunch menus) The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets 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 54 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow