Berlin vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Budapest vs Chiang Mai vs Valencia

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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 1,768,073 1,166,978 834,000
Official language(s) German Spanish Romanian Hungarian Thai Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Low High High Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - October March - June, September - November November - April March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1351 $1230 $974 $1976
Rent $939 $480 $615 $499 $274 $869
Groceries $188 $82 $114 $108 $169 $146
Dining out $271 $174 $165 $202 $108 $292
Cafe $57 $22 $38 $29 $45 $42
Coworking space $174 $77 $133 $120 $95 $152
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $9 $11 $16
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $36 $60 $38
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $27 $20 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $13 $10 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $29 $24 $8 $73
Museums and sights $37 $7 $29 $7 $8 $44
Nightlife $63 $46 $45 $43 $62 $66
Gym $66 $15 $30 $37 $41 $34
Yoga $99 $57 $59 $48 $55 $87
Massage $56 $37 $31 $26 $10 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Vodafone, Orange
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow