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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 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) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $659 | $1867 | $2184 |
| Rent | $939 | $354 | $778 | $797 |
| Groceries | $188 | $44 | $281 | $356 |
| Dining out | $271 | $81 | $182 | $211 |
| Cafe | $57 | $18 | $49 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $49 | $159 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $3 | $25 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $6 | $11 | $40 |
| Taxis | $58 | $6 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $2 | $24 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $11 | $81 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $20 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $22 | $64 | $93 |
| Gym | $66 | $9 | $69 | $69 |
| Yoga | $99 | $23 | $65 | $112 |
| Massage | $56 | $15 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | 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 | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |