Berlin vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Budapest vs Lisbon

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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 1,768,073 517,000
Official language(s) German Spanish Romanian Hungarian Portuguese
Level of English Very high Low High High Very high
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - October March - June, September - November March - May, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) 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 almost everywhere (less for AMEX)
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1351 $1230 $1984
Rent $939 $480 $615 $499 $965
Groceries $188 $82 $114 $108 $136
Dining out $271 $174 $165 $202 $271
Cafe $57 $22 $38 $29 $37
Coworking space $174 $77 $133 $120 $164
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $9 $24
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $36 $63
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $27 $27
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $13 $18
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $29 $24 $29
Museums and sights $37 $7 $29 $7 $24
Nightlife $63 $46 $45 $43 $47
Gym $66 $15 $30 $37 $65
Yoga $99 $57 $59 $48 $65
Massage $56 $37 $31 $26 $50
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Vodafone
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 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries
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 Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana
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 Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 401 listings on Happy Cow