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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | German | Thai | Vietnamese | Greek | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | November - April | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | January - March, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $974 | $1167 | $1959 | $1833 |
| Rent | $939 | $274 | $503 | $678 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $188 | $169 | $151 | $157 | $95 |
| Dining out | $271 | $108 | $134 | $261 | $210 |
| Cafe | $57 | $45 | $39 | $56 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $72 | $209 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $4 | $35 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $60 | $20 | $63 | $33 |
| Taxis | $58 | $20 | $13 | $42 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $0 | $45 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $8 | $3 | $28 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $4 | $8 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $62 | $89 | $110 | $54 |
| Gym | $66 | $41 | $57 | $107 | $31 |
| Yoga | $99 | $55 | $57 | $105 | $40 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $21 | $54 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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 | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 54 options on Happy Cow |