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| Population | 3,400,000 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Vietnamese | Czech | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | September - December | January, February, October - December | June - October | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1321 | $1167 | $1806 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $939 | $844 | $503 | $780 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $188 | $98 | $151 | $158 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $271 | $121 | $134 | $240 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $57 | $25 | $39 | $53 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $72 | $175 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $4 | $24 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $9 | $20 | $61 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $13 | $33 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $0 | $19 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $3 | $19 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $4 | $4 | $35 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $23 | $89 | $50 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $66 | $14 | $57 | $56 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $99 | $19 | $57 | $66 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $21 | $37 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | 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, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |