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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,125,316 | 237,559 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | February - May | May - September | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $959 | $1759 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $316 | $717 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $161 | $148 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $128 | $280 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $35 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $88 | $96 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $15 | $95 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $15 | $25 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $10 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $6 | $45 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $2 | $24 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $74 | $66 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $34 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $71 | $82 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $48 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |