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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | September - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1321 | $1549 | $2498 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $844 | $618 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $98 | $129 | $175 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $121 | $269 | $313 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $25 | $32 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $95 | $151 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $11 | $27 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $9 | $55 | $78 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $9 | $21 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $14 | $49 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $24 | $19 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $4 | $15 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $23 | $43 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $14 | $36 | $44 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $19 | $56 | $142 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $10 | $30 | $64 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | 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! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |