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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | German | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | February - May | March - May, October, November | May - September | June - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $959 | $1867 | $1759 | $1806 |
| Rent | $939 | $316 | $778 | $717 | $780 |
| Groceries | $188 | $161 | $281 | $148 | $158 |
| Dining out | $271 | $128 | $182 | $280 | $240 |
| Cafe | $57 | $35 | $49 | $45 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $88 | $159 | $96 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $15 | $11 | $95 | $61 |
| Taxis | $58 | $15 | $9 | $25 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $24 | $10 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $6 | $81 | $45 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $2 | $20 | $24 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $74 | $64 | $66 | $50 |
| Gym | $66 | $34 | $69 | $56 | $56 |
| Yoga | $99 | $71 | $65 | $82 | $66 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $51 | $48 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
| 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |