Berlin vs Bucharest vs Buenos Aires vs Hanoi vs Playa del Carmen vs Valencia

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Buenos Aires ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Playa del Carmen ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 3,400,000 1,830,000 2,900,000 8,053,663 259,453 834,000
Official language(s) German Romanian Spanish Vietnamese Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High High Moderate Moderate Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September April - October September - December January, February, October - December January - May, October - December March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) RON - Romanian Leu (L) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1351 $1321 $1167 $2143 $1976
Rent $939 $615 $844 $503 $923 $869
Groceries $188 $114 $98 $151 $127 $146
Dining out $271 $165 $121 $134 $207 $292
Cafe $57 $38 $25 $39 $42 $42
Coworking space $174 $133 $95 $72 $160 $152
Mobile internet $23 $7 $11 $4 $21 $16
Public transportation $88 $21 $9 $20 $17 $38
Taxis $58 $9 $9 $13 $9 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $14 $0 $49 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $29 $24 $3 $97 $73
Museums and sights $37 $29 $4 $4 $217 $44
Nightlife $63 $45 $23 $89 $77 $66
Gym $66 $30 $14 $57 $42 $34
Yoga $99 $59 $19 $57 $54 $87
Massage $56 $31 $10 $21 $101 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Mobifone Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, Orange
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 Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10-15% for restaurants Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Star Taxi, Uber Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab, GoViet N/A Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not 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 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. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Sarmale, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, covrig, papanasi Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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 Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 72 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow