Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Population | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 8,323,340 | 6,718,903 |
Official language(s) | German | Vietnamese | Greek | English (de facto) | Portuguese |
Level of English | Very high | Moderate | High | Very high | Low |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
Most common months to visit | May - September | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | April - June, September - November | January - March, December |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1167 | $1959 | $5431 | $1833 |
Rent | $939 | $503 | $678 | $2891 | $1066 |
Groceries | $188 | $151 | $157 | $383 | $95 |
Dining out | $271 | $134 | $261 | $656 | $210 |
Cafe | $57 | $39 | $56 | $72 | $25 |
Coworking space | $174 | $72 | $209 | $326 | $130 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $35 | $45 | $7 |
Public transportation | $88 | $20 | $63 | $220 | $33 |
Taxis | $58 | $13 | $42 | $78 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $45 | $30 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $3 | $28 | $100 | $55 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $4 | $8 | $74 | $26 |
Nightlife | $63 | $89 | $110 | $195 | $54 |
Gym | $66 | $57 | $107 | $55 | $31 |
Yoga | $99 | $57 | $105 | $197 | $40 |
Massage | $56 | $21 | $54 | $109 | $32 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | AT&T, Verizon | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
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%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at 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 | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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 | 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. | 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 | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 309 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow |