Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Population | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | German | Thai | Turkish | Portuguese | Korean |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Very High | Moderate |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | November - April | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, September - November |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $974 | $659 | $1759 | $2184 |
Rent | $939 | $274 | $354 | $717 | $797 |
Groceries | $188 | $169 | $44 | $148 | $356 |
Dining out | $271 | $108 | $81 | $280 | $211 |
Cafe | $57 | $45 | $18 | $45 | $69 |
Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $49 | $96 | $222 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $3 | $21 | $40 |
Public transportation | $88 | $60 | $6 | $95 | $40 |
Taxis | $58 | $20 | $6 | $25 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $2 | $10 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $8 | $11 | $45 | $39 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $15 | $24 | $6 |
Nightlife | $63 | $62 | $22 | $66 | $93 |
Gym | $66 | $41 | $9 | $56 | $69 |
Yoga | $99 | $55 | $23 | $82 | $112 |
Massage | $56 | $10 | $15 | $48 | $75 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |