Berlin vs Bucharest vs Buenos Aires vs Madrid vs Medellin

Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Population 3,400,000 1,830,000 2,900,000 6,578,0179 2,427,000
Official language(s) German Romanian Spanish Spanish Spanish
Level of English Very high High High Moderate Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE)
Most common months to visit May - September April - October September - December March - May, September - November January - April, December
Currency EUR - Euro (€) RON - Romanian Leu (L) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $2200 $1351 $1321 $2498 $1293
Rent $939 $615 $844 $1174 $732
Groceries $188 $114 $98 $175 $87
Dining out $271 $165 $121 $313 $131
Cafe $57 $38 $25 $51 $18
Coworking space $174 $133 $95 $196 $96
Mobile internet $23 $7 $11 $10 $16
Public transportation $88 $21 $9 $78 $21
Taxis $58 $9 $9 $44 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $14 $49 $0
Sport and cultural events $64 $29 $24 $54 $8
Museums and sights $37 $29 $4 $20 $9
Nightlife $63 $45 $23 $82 $73
Gym $66 $30 $14 $44 $15
Yoga $99 $59 $19 $142 $54
Massage $56 $31 $10 $64 $20
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange Movistar, Claro, Personal Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Claro, Tigo
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 cafés is common, not common at bars Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. Tip 10% in restaurants
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Star Taxi, Uber Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now EasyTaxi
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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 Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa
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 cafés for maté and facturas 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! Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 85 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow