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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Vietnamese | Turkish | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1167 | $659 | $2184 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $503 | $354 | $797 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $151 | $44 | $356 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $134 | $81 | $211 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $39 | $18 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $72 | $49 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $4 | $3 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $20 | $6 | $40 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $13 | $6 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $0 | $2 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $3 | $11 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $4 | $15 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $89 | $22 | $93 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $57 | $9 | $69 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $57 | $23 | $112 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $21 | $15 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |