Berlin vs Bogota vs Budapest vs Da Nang vs Lisbon vs Valencia

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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,768,073 1,125,316 517,000 834,000
Official language(s) German Spanish Hungarian Vietnamese Portuguese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Low High Low Very high Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December March - June, September - November February - May March - May, September, October March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1230 $959 $1984 $1976
Rent $939 $480 $499 $316 $965 $869
Groceries $188 $82 $108 $161 $136 $146
Dining out $271 $174 $202 $128 $271 $292
Cafe $57 $22 $29 $35 $37 $42
Coworking space $174 $77 $120 $88 $164 $152
Mobile internet $23 $11 $9 $4 $24 $16
Public transportation $88 $23 $36 $15 $63 $38
Taxis $58 $28 $27 $15 $27 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $13 $0 $18 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $24 $6 $29 $73
Museums and sights $37 $7 $7 $2 $24 $44
Nightlife $63 $46 $43 $74 $47 $66
Gym $66 $15 $37 $34 $65 $34
Yoga $99 $57 $48 $71 $65 $87
Massage $56 $37 $26 $10 $50 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Vodafone 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 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, FreeNow 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. Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries 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 Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana 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 Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Tascas, snack bars, seafood 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 107 options on HappyCow 401 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow