Austin vs Berlin vs Larnaca vs Porto

Austin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Larnaca ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Population 926,426 3,400,000 144,900 237,559
Official language(s) English (de facto) German Greek Portuguese
Level of English Very high Very high High Very High
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November May - September March - May, October - December May - September
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $2200 $1959 $1759
Rent $1650 $939 $678 $717
Groceries $243 $188 $157 $148
Dining out $396 $271 $261 $280
Cafe $66 $57 $56 $45
Coworking space $331 $174 $209 $96
Mobile internet $40 $23 $35 $21
Public transportation $110 $88 $63 $95
Taxis $73 $58 $42 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $45 $10
Sport and cultural events $54 $64 $28 $45
Museums and sights $11 $37 $8 $24
Nightlife $124 $63 $110 $66
Gym $62 $66 $107 $56
Yoga $139 $99 $105 $82
Massage $89 $56 $54 $48
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Vodafone, MEO, NOS
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Mytaxi, Uber nTaxi Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water 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. 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.. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts.
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka 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 Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries 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. Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 46 options on Happy Cow