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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | German | Vietnamese | Turkish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Low | Very High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | May - September |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1167 | $659 | $1759 |
| Rent | $939 | $503 | $354 | $717 |
| Groceries | $188 | $151 | $44 | $148 |
| Dining out | $271 | $134 | $81 | $280 |
| Cafe | $57 | $39 | $18 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $72 | $49 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $3 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $20 | $6 | $95 |
| Taxis | $58 | $13 | $6 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $2 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $3 | $11 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $4 | $15 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $89 | $22 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $57 | $9 | $56 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $23 | $82 |
| Massage | $56 | $21 | $15 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | 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, cafรฉs and bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | 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 | 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 | 46 options on Happy Cow |