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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Thai | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Very High | High | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | November - April | February - May | May - September | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $974 | $959 | $1759 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $274 | $316 | $717 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $169 | $161 | $148 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $108 | $128 | $280 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $45 | $35 | $45 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $88 | $96 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $4 | $21 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $60 | $15 | $95 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $20 | $15 | $25 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $0 | $10 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $8 | $6 | $45 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $2 | $24 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $62 | $74 | $66 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $41 | $34 | $56 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $55 | $71 | $82 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $10 | $48 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Grab | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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 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! | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | 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. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |