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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Vietnamese | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | February - May | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $959 | $1867 |
| Rent | $939 | $316 | $778 |
| Groceries | $188 | $161 | $281 |
| Dining out | $271 | $128 | $182 |
| Cafe | $57 | $35 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $88 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $15 | $11 |
| Taxis | $58 | $15 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $6 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $2 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $74 | $64 |
| Gym | $66 | $34 | $69 |
| Yoga | $99 | $71 | $65 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |