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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 2,427,000 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | German | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Very high | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | February - May | March - May, September, October | January - April, December | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $959 | $1984 | $1293 | $1462 |
| Rent | $939 | $316 | $965 | $732 | $752 |
| Groceries | $188 | $161 | $136 | $87 | $112 |
| Dining out | $271 | $128 | $271 | $131 | $169 |
| Cafe | $57 | $35 | $37 | $18 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $88 | $164 | $96 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $24 | $16 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $15 | $63 | $21 | $8 |
| Taxis | $58 | $15 | $27 | $14 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $18 | $0 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $6 | $29 | $8 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $2 | $24 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $74 | $47 | $73 | $53 |
| Gym | $66 | $34 | $65 | $15 | $33 |
| Yoga | $99 | $71 | $65 | $54 | $37 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $50 | $20 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | 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 | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |