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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | September - December | February - May | March - May, September, October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 | $1321 | $959 | $1984 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $499 | $844 | $316 | $965 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $108 | $98 | $161 | $136 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $202 | $121 | $128 | $271 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $29 | $25 | $35 | $37 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $120 | $95 | $88 | $164 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $11 | $4 | $24 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $36 | $9 | $15 | $63 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $27 | $9 | $15 | $27 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $14 | $0 | $18 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $24 | $6 | $29 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $4 | $2 | $24 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $23 | $74 | $47 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $37 | $14 | $34 | $65 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $48 | $19 | $71 | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $26 | $10 | $10 | $50 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |