Berlin vs Bogota vs Hanoi vs Lisbon vs Medellin vs Mexico City vs Valencia

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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 8,053,663 517,000 2,427,000 8,850,000 834,000
Official language(s) German Spanish Vietnamese Portuguese Spanish Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Low Moderate Very high Low Moderate Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December January, February, October - December March - May, September, October January - April, December March - May, October, November March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted in some places Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1167 $1984 $1293 $1867 $1976
Rent $939 $480 $503 $965 $732 $778 $869
Groceries $188 $82 $151 $136 $87 $281 $146
Dining out $271 $174 $134 $271 $131 $182 $292
Cafe $57 $22 $39 $37 $18 $49 $42
Coworking space $174 $77 $72 $164 $96 $159 $152
Mobile internet $23 $11 $4 $24 $16 $25 $16
Public transportation $88 $23 $20 $63 $21 $11 $38
Taxis $58 $28 $13 $27 $14 $9 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $0 $18 $0 $24 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $3 $29 $8 $81 $73
Museums and sights $37 $7 $4 $24 $9 $20 $44
Nightlife $63 $46 $89 $47 $73 $64 $66
Gym $66 $15 $57 $65 $15 $69 $34
Yoga $99 $57 $57 $65 $54 $65 $87
Massage $56 $37 $21 $50 $20 $51 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone Claro, Tigo Telcel, Movistar 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 Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars Tip 10% in restaurants 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Grab, GoViet Uber, FreeNow EasyTaxi Uber Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas 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. Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 401 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow