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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 144,900 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Hungarian | Greek |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | March - June, September - November | March - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1230 | $1959 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $499 | $678 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $108 | $157 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $202 | $261 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $29 | $56 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $120 | $209 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $9 | $35 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $36 | $63 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $27 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $13 | $45 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $24 | $28 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $7 | $8 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $43 | $110 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $37 | $107 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $48 | $105 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $26 | $54 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN |
| 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 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | nTaxi |
| Tap water | 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. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available |