Berlin vs Bogota vs Budapest vs Larnaca vs New York City vs Valencia

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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,768,073 144,900 8,323,340 834,000
Official language(s) German Spanish Hungarian Greek English (de facto) Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Low High High Very high Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December March - June, September - November March - May, October - December April - June, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1230 $1959 $5431 $1976
Rent $939 $480 $499 $678 $2891 $869
Groceries $188 $82 $108 $157 $383 $146
Dining out $271 $174 $202 $261 $656 $292
Cafe $57 $22 $29 $56 $72 $42
Coworking space $174 $77 $120 $209 $326 $152
Mobile internet $23 $11 $9 $35 $45 $16
Public transportation $88 $23 $36 $63 $220 $38
Taxis $58 $28 $27 $42 $78 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $13 $45 $30 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $24 $28 $100 $73
Museums and sights $37 $7 $7 $8 $74 $44
Nightlife $63 $46 $43 $110 $195 $66
Gym $66 $15 $37 $107 $55 $34
Yoga $99 $57 $48 $105 $197 $87
Massage $56 $37 $26 $54 $109 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN AT&T, Verizon 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 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi nTaxi Uber, Lyft Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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. Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. 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. 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 Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. 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. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 309 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow