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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,125,316 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | German | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | February - May | January - April, December | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $959 | $1293 | $2143 |
| Rent | $939 | $316 | $732 | $923 |
| Groceries | $188 | $161 | $87 | $127 |
| Dining out | $271 | $128 | $131 | $207 |
| Cafe | $57 | $35 | $18 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $88 | $96 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $16 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $15 | $21 | $17 |
| Taxis | $58 | $15 | $14 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $6 | $8 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $2 | $9 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $74 | $73 | $77 |
| Gym | $66 | $34 | $15 | $42 |
| Yoga | $99 | $71 | $54 | $54 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $20 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | EasyTaxi | N/A |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |