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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | German | Turkish | Portuguese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - June, September and October | May - September | January - March, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| 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 | $1759 | $1833 |
| Rent | $939 | $354 | $717 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $188 | $44 | $148 | $95 |
| Dining out | $271 | $81 | $280 | $210 |
| Cafe | $57 | $18 | $45 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $49 | $96 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $3 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $6 | $95 | $33 |
| Taxis | $58 | $6 | $25 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $2 | $10 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $11 | $45 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $24 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $22 | $66 | $54 |
| Gym | $66 | $9 | $56 | $31 |
| Yoga | $99 | $23 | $82 | $40 |
| Massage | $56 | $15 | $48 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |