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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | February - May | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $959 | $1293 | $1867 | $2143 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $316 | $732 | $778 | $923 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $161 | $87 | $281 | $127 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $128 | $131 | $182 | $207 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $35 | $18 | $49 | $42 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $88 | $96 | $159 | $160 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $4 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $15 | $21 | $11 | $17 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $15 | $14 | $9 | $9 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $0 | $0 | $24 | $49 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $6 | $8 | $81 | $97 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $2 | $9 | $20 | $217 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $74 | $73 | $64 | $77 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $34 | $15 | $69 | $42 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $71 | $54 | $65 | $54 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $10 | $20 | $51 | $101 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | EasyTaxi | Uber | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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. | 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 | 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |