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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | January - March, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $2498 | $1867 | $5431 | $1833 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $1174 | $778 | $2891 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $175 | $281 | $383 | $95 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $313 | $182 | $656 | $210 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $51 | $49 | $72 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $196 | $159 | $326 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $10 | $25 | $45 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $78 | $11 | $220 | $33 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $44 | $9 | $78 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $49 | $24 | $30 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $54 | $81 | $100 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $20 | $20 | $74 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $82 | $64 | $195 | $54 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $44 | $69 | $55 | $31 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $142 | $65 | $197 | $40 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $64 | $51 | $109 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| 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 customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | 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. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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! | 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 | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow |