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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 6,718,903 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Turkish | Greek | Portuguese | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Galeão International Airport | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | January - March, December | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $659 | $1959 | $1833 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $354 | $678 | $1066 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $44 | $157 | $95 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $81 | $261 | $210 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $18 | $56 | $25 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $49 | $209 | $130 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $3 | $35 | $7 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $6 | $63 | $33 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $6 | $42 | $14 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $2 | $45 | $16 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $11 | $28 | $55 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $8 | $26 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $22 | $110 | $54 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $9 | $107 | $31 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $23 | $105 | $40 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $15 | $54 | $32 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 54 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |