Berlin 🇩🇪
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | German | Thai | Vietnamese | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Czech | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Very high | Very High | High | Low | Low |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | November - April | February - May | April - June, September - November | May - September | June - October | March - June | May - October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $974 | $959 | $5431 | $1759 | $1806 | $1462 | $1363 |
Rent | $939 | $274 | $316 | $2891 | $717 | $780 | $752 | $658 |
Groceries | $188 | $169 | $161 | $383 | $148 | $158 | $112 | $150 |
Dining out | $271 | $108 | $128 | $656 | $280 | $240 | $169 | $10 |
Cafe | $57 | $45 | $35 | $72 | $45 | $53 | $45 | $28 |
Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $88 | $326 | $96 | $175 | $125 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $4 | $45 | $21 | $24 | $4 | $3 |
Public transportation | $88 | $60 | $15 | $220 | $95 | $61 | $8 | $53 |
Taxis | $58 | $20 | $15 | $78 | $25 | $33 | $14 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $0 | $30 | $10 | $19 | $27 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $8 | $6 | $100 | $45 | $19 | $21 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $2 | $74 | $24 | $35 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $63 | $62 | $74 | $195 | $66 | $50 | $53 | $118 |
Gym | $66 | $41 | $34 | $55 | $56 | $56 | $33 | $72 |
Yoga | $99 | $55 | $71 | $197 | $82 | $66 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $56 | $10 | $10 | $109 | $48 | $37 | $53 | $10 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 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 bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Grab | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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! | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |