Berlin vs Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Lisbon vs Playa del Carmen vs Valencia

Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 3,400,000 1,768,073 2,900,000 517,000 259,453 834,000
Official language(s) German Hungarian Spanish Portuguese Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High High Very high Moderate Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September March - June, September - November September - December March - May, September, October January - May, October - December March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) 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 almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1230 $1321 $1984 $2143 $1976
Rent $939 $499 $844 $965 $923 $869
Groceries $188 $108 $98 $136 $127 $146
Dining out $271 $202 $121 $271 $207 $292
Cafe $57 $29 $25 $37 $42 $42
Coworking space $174 $120 $95 $164 $160 $152
Mobile internet $23 $9 $11 $24 $21 $16
Public transportation $88 $36 $9 $63 $17 $38
Taxis $58 $27 $9 $27 $9 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $14 $18 $49 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $24 $29 $97 $73
Museums and sights $37 $7 $4 $24 $217 $44
Nightlife $63 $43 $23 $47 $77 $66
Gym $66 $37 $14 $65 $42 $34
Yoga $99 $48 $19 $65 $54 $87
Massage $56 $26 $10 $50 $101 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Vodafone Telcel, Movistar 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 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars 10-15% for restaurants 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) Uber, FreeNow N/A Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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 Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices 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 Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole 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 Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's 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 401 listings on Happy Cow 72 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow