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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | German | Thai | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | November - April | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2260 | $1014 | $2565 |
| Rent | $965 | $285 | $1206 |
| Groceries | $193 | $176 | $180 |
| Dining out | $279 | $112 | $322 |
| Cafe | $59 | $47 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $179 | $99 | $202 |
| Mobile internet | $24 | $11 | $11 |
| Public transportation | $90 | $62 | $80 |
| Taxis | $60 | $21 | $45 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $50 |
| Sport and cultural events | $65 | $8 | $56 |
| Museums and sights | $38 | $8 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $64 | $65 | $85 |
| Gym | $68 | $43 | $45 |
| Yoga | $102 | $58 | $146 |
| Massage | $58 | $10 | $65 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | 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! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |