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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 8,323,340 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Turkish | English (de facto) | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Nội Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | April - June, September - November | January - March, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 | $1167 | $659 | $5431 | $1833 |
| Rent | $939 | $499 | $503 | $354 | $2891 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $188 | $108 | $151 | $44 | $383 | $95 |
| Dining out | $271 | $202 | $134 | $81 | $656 | $210 |
| Cafe | $57 | $29 | $39 | $18 | $72 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $120 | $72 | $49 | $326 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $4 | $3 | $45 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $36 | $20 | $6 | $220 | $33 |
| Taxis | $58 | $27 | $13 | $6 | $78 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $0 | $2 | $30 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $3 | $11 | $100 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $4 | $15 | $74 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $89 | $22 | $195 | $54 |
| Gym | $66 | $37 | $57 | $9 | $55 | $31 |
| Yoga | $99 | $48 | $57 | $23 | $197 | $40 |
| Massage | $56 | $26 | $21 | $15 | $109 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | AT&T, Verizon | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Lyft | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | 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 | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow |