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| Population | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | German | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate | High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January, February, October - December | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | June - October | January - March, December | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1167 | $1293 | $1867 | $1806 | $1833 | $1363 |
| Rent | $939 | $503 | $732 | $778 | $780 | $1066 | $658 |
| Groceries | $188 | $151 | $87 | $281 | $158 | $95 | $150 |
| Dining out | $271 | $134 | $131 | $182 | $240 | $210 | $10 |
| Cafe | $57 | $39 | $18 | $49 | $53 | $25 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $72 | $96 | $159 | $175 | $130 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $16 | $25 | $24 | $7 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $20 | $21 | $11 | $61 | $33 | $53 |
| Taxis | $58 | $13 | $14 | $9 | $33 | $14 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $0 | $24 | $19 | $16 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $3 | $8 | $81 | $19 | $55 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $4 | $9 | $20 | $35 | $26 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $89 | $73 | $64 | $50 | $54 | $118 |
| Gym | $66 | $57 | $15 | $69 | $56 | $31 | $72 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $54 | $65 | $66 | $40 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $21 | $20 | $51 | $37 | $32 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |