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Austin 🇺🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 517,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - May, September, October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1984 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $965 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $136 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $271 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $37 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $164 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $24 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $63 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $27 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $18 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $29 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $24 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $47 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $65 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $50 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, FreeNow | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |