Berlin vs Bogota vs Buenos Aires vs Medellin vs New York City vs Valencia

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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 2,900,000 2,427,000 8,323,340 834,000
Official language(s) German Spanish Spanish Spanish English (de facto) Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Low High Low Very high Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December September - December January - April, December April - June, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1321 $1293 $5431 $1976
Rent $939 $480 $844 $732 $2891 $869
Groceries $188 $82 $98 $87 $383 $146
Dining out $271 $174 $121 $131 $656 $292
Cafe $57 $22 $25 $18 $72 $42
Coworking space $174 $77 $95 $96 $326 $152
Mobile internet $23 $11 $11 $16 $45 $16
Public transportation $88 $23 $9 $21 $220 $38
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $14 $78 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $14 $0 $30 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $24 $8 $100 $73
Museums and sights $37 $7 $4 $9 $74 $44
Nightlife $63 $46 $23 $73 $195 $66
Gym $66 $15 $14 $15 $55 $34
Yoga $99 $57 $19 $54 $197 $87
Massage $56 $37 $10 $20 $109 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Movistar, Claro, Personal Claro, Tigo 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% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars Tip 10% in restaurants 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 Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) EasyTaxi Uber, Lyft Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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 Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa 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 restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food 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 79 options on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow