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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Thai | Vietnamese | Turkish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Very high | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | November - April | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $974 | $1167 | $659 | $5431 | $2143 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $274 | $503 | $354 | $2891 | $923 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $169 | $151 | $44 | $383 | $127 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $108 | $134 | $81 | $656 | $207 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $45 | $39 | $18 | $72 | $42 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $72 | $49 | $326 | $160 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $45 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $60 | $20 | $6 | $220 | $17 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $20 | $13 | $6 | $78 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $0 | $2 | $30 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $8 | $3 | $11 | $100 | $97 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $4 | $15 | $74 | $217 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $62 | $89 | $22 | $195 | $77 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $41 | $57 | $9 | $55 | $42 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $55 | $57 | $23 | $197 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $21 | $15 | $109 | $101 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Lyft | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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 | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |