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Population | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 |
Official language(s) | German | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | May - September |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1167 | $659 | $1293 | $2143 | $1759 |
Rent | $939 | $503 | $354 | $732 | $923 | $717 |
Groceries | $188 | $151 | $44 | $87 | $127 | $148 |
Dining out | $271 | $134 | $81 | $131 | $207 | $280 |
Cafe | $57 | $39 | $18 | $18 | $42 | $45 |
Coworking space | $174 | $72 | $49 | $96 | $160 | $96 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $3 | $16 | $21 | $21 |
Public transportation | $88 | $20 | $6 | $21 | $17 | $95 |
Taxis | $58 | $13 | $6 | $14 | $9 | $25 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $2 | $0 | $49 | $10 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $3 | $11 | $8 | $97 | $45 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $4 | $15 | $9 | $217 | $24 |
Nightlife | $63 | $89 | $22 | $73 | $77 | $66 |
Gym | $66 | $57 | $9 | $15 | $42 | $56 |
Yoga | $99 | $57 | $23 | $54 | $54 | $82 |
Massage | $56 | $21 | $15 | $20 | $101 | $48 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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 | 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |