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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 517,000 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | German | Vietnamese | Turkish | Portuguese | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, September, October | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | 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 almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $959 | $659 | $1984 | $1462 |
| Rent | $939 | $316 | $354 | $965 | $752 |
| Groceries | $188 | $161 | $44 | $136 | $112 |
| Dining out | $271 | $128 | $81 | $271 | $169 |
| Cafe | $57 | $35 | $18 | $37 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $88 | $49 | $164 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $3 | $24 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $15 | $6 | $63 | $8 |
| Taxis | $58 | $15 | $6 | $27 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $2 | $18 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $6 | $11 | $29 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $2 | $15 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $74 | $22 | $47 | $53 |
| Gym | $66 | $34 | $9 | $65 | $33 |
| Yoga | $99 | $71 | $23 | $65 | $37 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $15 | $50 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone | 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 | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, FreeNow | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | 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 | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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 | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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 | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |