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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | German | Thai | Turkish | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | November - April | April - June, September and October | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $974 | $659 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $939 | $274 | $354 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $188 | $169 | $44 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $271 | $108 | $81 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $57 | $45 | $18 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $49 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $3 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $60 | $6 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $58 | $20 | $6 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $2 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $8 | $11 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $15 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $62 | $22 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $66 | $41 | $9 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $99 | $55 | $23 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $15 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |