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| Population | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | German | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1167 | $659 | $1867 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $939 | $503 | $354 | $778 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $188 | $151 | $44 | $281 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $271 | $134 | $81 | $182 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $57 | $39 | $18 | $49 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $72 | $49 | $159 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $3 | $25 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $20 | $6 | $11 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $58 | $13 | $6 | $9 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $2 | $24 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $3 | $11 | $81 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $4 | $15 | $20 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $89 | $22 | $64 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $66 | $57 | $9 | $69 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $23 | $65 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $21 | $15 | $51 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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 | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | 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 | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |