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Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 |
Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Turkish | Greek | Czech | Portuguese |
Level of English | Very high | High | Low | High | High | Low |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport |
Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | June - October | January - March, December |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | 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 in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 | $659 | $1959 | $1806 | $1833 |
Rent | $939 | $499 | $354 | $678 | $780 | $1066 |
Groceries | $188 | $108 | $44 | $157 | $158 | $95 |
Dining out | $271 | $202 | $81 | $261 | $240 | $210 |
Cafe | $57 | $29 | $18 | $56 | $53 | $25 |
Coworking space | $174 | $120 | $49 | $209 | $175 | $130 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $3 | $35 | $24 | $7 |
Public transportation | $88 | $36 | $6 | $63 | $61 | $33 |
Taxis | $58 | $27 | $6 | $42 | $33 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $2 | $45 | $19 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $11 | $28 | $19 | $55 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $15 | $8 | $35 | $26 |
Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $22 | $110 | $50 | $54 |
Gym | $66 | $37 | $9 | $107 | $56 | $31 |
Yoga | $99 | $48 | $23 | $105 | $66 | $40 |
Massage | $56 | $26 | $15 | $54 | $37 | $32 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at 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 | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow |