Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 |
Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Thai | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Portuguese |
Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High | High | Low |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport |
Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | November - April | February - May | January, February, October - December | May - September | December - April | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | January - March, December |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 | $974 | $959 | $1167 | $922 | $2359 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 | $1833 |
Rent | $939 | $499 | $274 | $316 | $503 | $400 | $1036 | $923 | $717 | $780 | $1066 |
Groceries | $188 | $108 | $169 | $161 | $151 | $91 | $236 | $127 | $148 | $158 | $95 |
Dining out | $271 | $202 | $108 | $128 | $134 | $151 | $371 | $207 | $280 | $240 | $210 |
Cafe | $57 | $29 | $45 | $35 | $39 | $21 | $43 | $42 | $45 | $53 | $25 |
Coworking space | $174 | $120 | $95 | $88 | $72 | $79 | $157 | $160 | $96 | $175 | $130 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $4 | $21 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $7 |
Public transportation | $88 | $36 | $60 | $15 | $20 | $5 | $12 | $17 | $95 | $61 | $33 |
Taxis | $58 | $27 | $20 | $15 | $13 | $12 | $48 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $10 | $0 | $0 | $16 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $8 | $6 | $3 | $13 | $35 | $97 | $45 | $19 | $55 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $8 | $2 | $4 | $9 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $35 | $26 |
Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $62 | $74 | $89 | $43 | $117 | $77 | $66 | $50 | $54 |
Gym | $66 | $37 | $41 | $34 | $57 | $22 | $37 | $42 | $56 | $56 | $31 |
Yoga | $99 | $48 | $55 | $71 | $57 | $30 | $163 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $40 |
Massage | $56 | $26 | $10 | $10 | $21 | $27 | $75 | $101 | $48 | $37 | $32 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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 mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
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