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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | November - April | January, February, October - December | March - May, October, November | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $974 | $1167 | $1867 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $274 | $503 | $778 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $169 | $151 | $281 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $108 | $134 | $182 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $45 | $39 | $49 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $72 | $159 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $4 | $25 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $60 | $20 | $11 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $20 | $13 | $9 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $0 | $24 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $8 | $3 | $81 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $4 | $20 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $62 | $89 | $64 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $41 | $57 | $69 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $55 | $57 | $65 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $21 | $51 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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%. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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! | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |