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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | September - December | June - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1321 | $1806 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $844 | $780 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $98 | $158 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $121 | $240 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $25 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $95 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $11 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $9 | $61 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $9 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $14 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $24 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $4 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $23 | $50 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $14 | $56 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $19 | $66 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $10 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| 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 | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | 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 | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
| 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| 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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |