Berlin vs Bucharest vs Hanoi vs Mexico City vs New York City vs Valencia

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Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 3,400,000 1,830,000 8,053,663 8,850,000 8,323,340 834,000
Official language(s) German Romanian Vietnamese Spanish English (de facto) Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High Moderate Moderate Very high Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September April - October January, February, October - December March - May, October, November April - June, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) RON - Romanian Leu (L) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1351 $1167 $1867 $5431 $1976
Rent $939 $615 $503 $778 $2891 $869
Groceries $188 $114 $151 $281 $383 $146
Dining out $271 $165 $134 $182 $656 $292
Cafe $57 $38 $39 $49 $72 $42
Coworking space $174 $133 $72 $159 $326 $152
Mobile internet $23 $7 $4 $25 $45 $16
Public transportation $88 $21 $20 $11 $220 $38
Taxis $58 $9 $13 $9 $78 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $0 $24 $30 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $29 $3 $81 $100 $73
Museums and sights $37 $29 $4 $20 $74 $44
Nightlife $63 $45 $89 $64 $195 $66
Gym $66 $30 $57 $69 $55 $34
Yoga $99 $59 $57 $65 $197 $87
Massage $56 $31 $21 $51 $109 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange Viettel, Mobifone Telcel, Movistar AT&T, Verizon 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 Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Star Taxi, Uber Grab, GoViet Uber Uber, Lyft Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. 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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow