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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Vietnamese | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | High | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January, February, October - December | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1167 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $503 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $151 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $134 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $39 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $72 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $20 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $13 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $3 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $4 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $89 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $57 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $21 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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 | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |