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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Vietnamese | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Very high | Very High | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January, February, October - December | April - June, September - November | May - September | January - March, December | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1167 | $5431 | $1759 | $1833 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $503 | $2891 | $717 | $1066 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $151 | $383 | $148 | $95 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $134 | $656 | $280 | $210 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $39 | $72 | $45 | $25 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $72 | $326 | $96 | $130 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $45 | $21 | $7 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $20 | $220 | $95 | $33 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $13 | $78 | $25 | $14 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $30 | $10 | $16 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $3 | $100 | $45 | $55 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $4 | $74 | $24 | $26 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $89 | $195 | $66 | $54 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $57 | $55 | $56 | $31 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $197 | $82 | $40 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $21 | $109 | $48 | $32 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |