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Berlin 🇩🇪
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | April - October | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $1351 | $2498 | $5431 | $2143 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $480 | $615 | $1174 | $2891 | $923 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $82 | $114 | $175 | $383 | $127 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $174 | $165 | $313 | $656 | $207 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $22 | $38 | $51 | $72 | $42 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $133 | $196 | $326 | $160 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $7 | $10 | $45 | $21 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $21 | $78 | $220 | $17 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $28 | $9 | $44 | $78 | $9 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $25 | $49 | $30 | $49 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $29 | $54 | $100 | $97 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $29 | $20 | $74 | $217 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $45 | $82 | $195 | $77 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $15 | $30 | $44 | $55 | $42 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $59 | $142 | $197 | $54 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $37 | $31 | $64 | $109 | $101 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |