Austin vs Barcelona vs Berlin vs Larnaca vs Prague

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Population 926,426 5,585,556 3,400,000 144,900 1,305,737
Official language(s) English (de facto) Catalan, Spanish German Greek Czech
Level of English Very high High Very high High High
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November April - June, September - November May - September March - May, October - December June - October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) EUR - Euro (€) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost evewhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $2384 $2200 $1959 $1806
Rent $1650 $932 $939 $678 $780
Groceries $243 $121 $188 $157 $158
Dining out $396 $403 $271 $261 $240
Cafe $66 $45 $57 $56 $53
Coworking space $331 $213 $174 $209 $175
Mobile internet $40 $10 $23 $35 $24
Public transportation $110 $127 $88 $63 $61
Taxis $73 $48 $58 $42 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $24 $17 $45 $19
Sport and cultural events $54 $81 $64 $28 $19
Museums and sights $11 $33 $37 $8 $35
Nightlife $124 $112 $63 $110 $50
Gym $62 $81 $66 $107 $56
Yoga $139 $93 $99 $105 $66
Massage $89 $59 $56 $54 $37
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Movistar Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Vodafone, T-Mobile
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Cabify, FreeNow Mytaxi, Uber nTaxi Uber, Liftago
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. 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!
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 98 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 112 options on HappyCow