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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,125,316 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Very High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | February - May | January - April, December | May - September | June - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $959 | $1293 | $1759 | $1806 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $316 | $732 | $717 | $780 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $161 | $87 | $148 | $158 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $128 | $131 | $280 | $240 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $35 | $18 | $45 | $53 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $88 | $96 | $96 | $175 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $16 | $21 | $24 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $15 | $21 | $95 | $61 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $15 | $14 | $25 | $33 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $0 | $10 | $19 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $6 | $8 | $45 | $19 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $2 | $9 | $24 | $35 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $74 | $73 | $66 | $50 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $34 | $15 | $56 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $71 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $20 | $48 | $37 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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! | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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. | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |