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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | German | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $659 | $1293 | $1867 | $2143 |
| Rent | $939 | $354 | $732 | $778 | $923 |
| Groceries | $188 | $44 | $87 | $281 | $127 |
| Dining out | $271 | $81 | $131 | $182 | $207 |
| Cafe | $57 | $18 | $18 | $49 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $49 | $96 | $159 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $3 | $16 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $6 | $21 | $11 | $17 |
| Taxis | $58 | $6 | $14 | $9 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $2 | $0 | $24 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $11 | $8 | $81 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $22 | $73 | $64 | $77 |
| Gym | $66 | $9 | $15 | $69 | $42 |
| Yoga | $99 | $23 | $54 | $65 | $54 |
| Massage | $56 | $15 | $20 | $51 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | Uber | N/A |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 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 | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |