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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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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Turkish | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Low | Low | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nội Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| 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 everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1549 | $1167 | $659 | $1833 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $618 | $503 | $354 | $1066 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $129 | $151 | $44 | $95 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $269 | $134 | $81 | $210 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $32 | $39 | $18 | $25 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $72 | $49 | $130 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $4 | $3 | $7 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $20 | $6 | $33 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $21 | $13 | $6 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $0 | $2 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $3 | $11 | $55 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $4 | $15 | $26 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $89 | $22 | $54 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $36 | $57 | $9 | $31 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $56 | $57 | $23 | $40 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $30 | $21 | $15 | $32 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| 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 | 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 | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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. |
| 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 | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | 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. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |