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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, October, November | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1549 | $1167 | $659 | $922 | $1867 | $1363 |
| Rent | $939 | $618 | $503 | $354 | $400 | $778 | $658 |
| Groceries | $188 | $129 | $151 | $44 | $91 | $281 | $150 |
| Dining out | $271 | $269 | $134 | $81 | $151 | $182 | $10 |
| Cafe | $57 | $32 | $39 | $18 | $21 | $49 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $72 | $49 | $79 | $159 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $4 | $3 | $4 | $25 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $20 | $6 | $5 | $11 | $53 |
| Taxis | $58 | $21 | $13 | $6 | $12 | $9 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $0 | $2 | $16 | $24 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $3 | $11 | $13 | $81 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $4 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $89 | $22 | $43 | $64 | $118 |
| Gym | $66 | $36 | $57 | $9 | $22 | $69 | $72 |
| Yoga | $99 | $56 | $57 | $23 | $30 | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $30 | $21 | $15 | $27 | $51 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | 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 | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |