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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | German | Turkish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $659 | $2498 | $2184 |
| Rent | $939 | $354 | $1174 | $797 |
| Groceries | $188 | $44 | $175 | $356 |
| Dining out | $271 | $81 | $313 | $211 |
| Cafe | $57 | $18 | $51 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $49 | $196 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $3 | $10 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $6 | $78 | $40 |
| Taxis | $58 | $6 | $44 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $2 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $11 | $54 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $20 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $22 | $82 | $93 |
| Gym | $66 | $9 | $44 | $69 |
| Yoga | $99 | $23 | $142 | $112 |
| Massage | $56 | $15 | $64 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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! | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |