Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 |
Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Greek | Spanish |
Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | January - April, December |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 | $1959 | $1293 |
Rent | $939 | $499 | $678 | $732 |
Groceries | $188 | $108 | $157 | $87 |
Dining out | $271 | $202 | $261 | $131 |
Cafe | $57 | $29 | $56 | $18 |
Coworking space | $174 | $120 | $209 | $96 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $35 | $16 |
Public transportation | $88 | $36 | $63 | $21 |
Taxis | $58 | $27 | $42 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $45 | $0 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $28 | $8 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $8 | $9 |
Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $110 | $73 |
Gym | $66 | $37 | $107 | $15 |
Yoga | $99 | $48 | $105 | $54 |
Massage | $56 | $26 | $54 | $20 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | nTaxi | EasyTaxi |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | 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. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow |