Berlin vs Budapest vs Lisbon vs Medellin vs New York City vs Valencia

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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 3,400,000 1,768,073 517,000 2,427,000 8,323,340 834,000
Official language(s) German Hungarian Portuguese Spanish English (de facto) Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High Very high Low Very high Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September March - June, September - November March - May, September, October January - April, December April - June, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1230 $1984 $1293 $5431 $1976
Rent $939 $499 $965 $732 $2891 $869
Groceries $188 $108 $136 $87 $383 $146
Dining out $271 $202 $271 $131 $656 $292
Cafe $57 $29 $37 $18 $72 $42
Coworking space $174 $120 $164 $96 $326 $152
Mobile internet $23 $9 $24 $16 $45 $16
Public transportation $88 $36 $63 $21 $220 $38
Taxis $58 $27 $27 $14 $78 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $18 $0 $30 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $29 $8 $100 $73
Museums and sights $37 $7 $24 $9 $74 $44
Nightlife $63 $43 $47 $73 $195 $66
Gym $66 $37 $65 $15 $55 $34
Yoga $99 $48 $65 $54 $197 $87
Massage $56 $26 $50 $20 $109 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Vodafone Claro, Tigo AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, Orange
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars Tip 10% in restaurants 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 Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, FreeNow EasyTaxi Uber, Lyft Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable 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. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food 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 47 options on HappyCow 401 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow