Berlin vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Chiang Mai vs Rio de Janeiro vs Valencia

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Bogota ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 1,166,978 6,718,903 834,000
Official language(s) German Spanish Romanian Thai Portuguese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Low High Low Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Galeรฃo International Airport Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - October November - April January - March, December March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1351 $974 $1833 $1976
Rent $939 $480 $615 $274 $1066 $869
Groceries $188 $82 $114 $169 $95 $146
Dining out $271 $174 $165 $108 $210 $292
Cafe $57 $22 $38 $45 $25 $42
Coworking space $174 $77 $133 $95 $130 $152
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $11 $7 $16
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $60 $33 $38
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $20 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $10 $16 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $29 $8 $55 $73
Museums and sights $37 $7 $29 $8 $26 $44
Nightlife $63 $46 $45 $62 $54 $66
Gym $66 $15 $30 $41 $31 $34
Yoga $99 $57 $59 $55 $40 $87
Massage $56 $37 $31 $10 $32 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange AIS, DTAC Tim, Claro, Vivo 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% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Grab Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. 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. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua Sarmale, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, covrig, papanasi Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. 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 90 options on HappyCow 54 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow