Berlin vs Chiang Mai vs Larnaca vs Lisbon

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Larnaca ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ
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Lisbon ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Population 3,400,000 1,166,978 144,900 517,000
Official language(s) German Thai Greek Portuguese
Level of English Very high Low High Very high
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Most common months to visit May - September November - April March - May, October - December March - May, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX)
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $974 $1959 $1984
Rent $939 $274 $678 $965
Groceries $188 $169 $157 $136
Dining out $271 $108 $261 $271
Cafe $57 $45 $56 $37
Coworking space $174 $95 $209 $164
Mobile internet $23 $11 $35 $24
Public transportation $88 $60 $63 $63
Taxis $58 $20 $42 $27
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $10 $45 $18
Sport and cultural events $64 $8 $28 $29
Museums and sights $37 $8 $8 $24
Nightlife $63 $62 $110 $47
Gym $66 $41 $107 $65
Yoga $99 $55 $105 $65
Massage $56 $10 $54 $50
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone AIS, DTAC Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Vodafone
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Grab nTaxi Uber, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries
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 Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Bacalhau ร  bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร  lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 90 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 401 listings on Happy Cow