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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | German | Turkish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Very high | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | May - September |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $659 | $1293 | $5431 | $2143 | $1759 |
| Rent | $939 | $354 | $732 | $2891 | $923 | $717 |
| Groceries | $188 | $44 | $87 | $383 | $127 | $148 |
| Dining out | $271 | $81 | $131 | $656 | $207 | $280 |
| Cafe | $57 | $18 | $18 | $72 | $42 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $49 | $96 | $326 | $160 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $3 | $16 | $45 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $6 | $21 | $220 | $17 | $95 |
| Taxis | $58 | $6 | $14 | $78 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $2 | $0 | $30 | $49 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $11 | $8 | $100 | $97 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $9 | $74 | $217 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $22 | $73 | $195 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $9 | $15 | $55 | $42 | $56 |
| Yoga | $99 | $23 | $54 | $197 | $54 | $82 |
| Massage | $56 | $15 | $20 | $109 | $101 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |