Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 3,400,000 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | German | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | February - May | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | March - June |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $959 | $1959 | $2498 | $1867 | $2143 | $1462 |
Rent | $939 | $316 | $678 | $1174 | $778 | $923 | $752 |
Groceries | $188 | $161 | $157 | $175 | $281 | $127 | $112 |
Dining out | $271 | $128 | $261 | $313 | $182 | $207 | $169 |
Cafe | $57 | $35 | $56 | $51 | $49 | $42 | $45 |
Coworking space | $174 | $88 | $209 | $196 | $159 | $160 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $35 | $10 | $25 | $21 | $4 |
Public transportation | $88 | $15 | $63 | $78 | $11 | $17 | $8 |
Taxis | $58 | $15 | $42 | $44 | $9 | $9 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $45 | $49 | $24 | $49 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $6 | $28 | $54 | $81 | $97 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $2 | $8 | $20 | $20 | $217 | $9 |
Nightlife | $63 | $74 | $110 | $82 | $64 | $77 | $53 |
Gym | $66 | $34 | $107 | $44 | $69 | $42 | $33 |
Yoga | $99 | $71 | $105 | $142 | $65 | $54 | $37 |
Massage | $56 | $10 | $54 | $64 | $51 | $101 | $53 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | N/A | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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. |
Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |