Berlin 🇩🇪
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | German | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | Czech |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | November - April | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | June - October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
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 most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $974 | $1167 | $2498 | $1806 |
Rent | $939 | $274 | $503 | $1174 | $780 |
Groceries | $188 | $169 | $151 | $175 | $158 |
Dining out | $271 | $108 | $134 | $313 | $240 |
Cafe | $57 | $45 | $39 | $51 | $53 |
Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $72 | $196 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $4 | $10 | $24 |
Public transportation | $88 | $60 | $20 | $78 | $61 |
Taxis | $58 | $20 | $13 | $44 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $0 | $49 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $8 | $3 | $54 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $4 | $20 | $35 |
Nightlife | $63 | $62 | $89 | $82 | $50 |
Gym | $66 | $41 | $57 | $44 | $56 |
Yoga | $99 | $55 | $57 | $142 | $66 |
Massage | $56 | $10 | $21 | $64 | $37 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
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%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
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 | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |