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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,125,316 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Very high | High | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | February - May | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $959 | $1293 | $1867 | $5431 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $316 | $732 | $778 | $2891 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $161 | $87 | $281 | $383 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $128 | $131 | $182 | $656 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $35 | $18 | $49 | $72 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $88 | $96 | $159 | $326 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $16 | $25 | $45 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $15 | $21 | $11 | $220 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $15 | $14 | $9 | $78 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $0 | $24 | $30 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $6 | $8 | $81 | $100 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $2 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $74 | $73 | $64 | $195 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $34 | $15 | $69 | $55 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $71 | $54 | $65 | $197 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $20 | $51 | $109 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |