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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Vietnamese | Turkish | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | February - May | April - June, September and October | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $959 | $659 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $316 | $354 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $161 | $44 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $128 | $81 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $35 | $18 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $88 | $49 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $4 | $3 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $15 | $6 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $15 | $6 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $0 | $2 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $6 | $11 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $2 | $15 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $74 | $22 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $34 | $9 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $71 | $23 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $10 | $15 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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 | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | 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 | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |