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| Population | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | German | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeão International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $659 | $2498 | $1867 | $1833 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $939 | $354 | $1174 | $778 | $1066 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $188 | $44 | $175 | $281 | $95 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $271 | $81 | $313 | $182 | $210 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $57 | $18 | $51 | $49 | $25 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $49 | $196 | $159 | $130 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $3 | $10 | $25 | $7 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $6 | $78 | $11 | $33 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $58 | $6 | $44 | $9 | $14 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $2 | $49 | $24 | $16 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $11 | $54 | $81 | $55 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $20 | $20 | $26 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $22 | $82 | $64 | $54 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $66 | $9 | $44 | $69 | $31 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $99 | $23 | $142 | $65 | $40 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $56 | $15 | $64 | $51 | $32 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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. | 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 | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |