Berlin vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Budapest vs Lisbon vs Playa del Carmen

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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 1,768,073 517,000 259,453
Official language(s) German Spanish Romanian Hungarian Portuguese Spanish
Level of English Very high Low High High Very high Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - October March - June, September - November March - May, September, October January - May, October - December
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
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) Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1351 $1230 $1984 $2143
Rent $939 $480 $615 $499 $965 $923
Groceries $188 $82 $114 $108 $136 $127
Dining out $271 $174 $165 $202 $271 $207
Cafe $57 $22 $38 $29 $37 $42
Coworking space $174 $77 $133 $120 $164 $160
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $9 $24 $21
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $36 $63 $17
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $27 $27 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $13 $18 $49
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $29 $24 $29 $97
Museums and sights $37 $7 $29 $7 $24 $217
Nightlife $63 $46 $45 $43 $47 $77
Gym $66 $15 $30 $37 $65 $42
Yoga $99 $57 $59 $48 $65 $54
Massage $56 $37 $31 $26 $50 $101
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Vodafone Telcel, Movistar
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 10-15% for restaurants
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, FreeNow N/A
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not 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 Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices
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 Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole
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 Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's
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 72 listings on Happy Cow