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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Thai | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | November - April | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $974 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $274 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $169 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $108 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $60 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $20 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $8 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $62 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $41 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $55 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |