Berlin vs Budapest vs Lisbon vs Prague vs Seoul vs Valencia

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Population 3,400,000 1,768,073 517,000 1,305,737 9,963,452 834,000
Official language(s) German Hungarian Portuguese Czech Korean Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High Very high High Moderate Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September March - June, September - November March - May, September, October June - October March - May, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) KRW - South Korean won (₩) 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 most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1230 $1984 $1806 $2184 $1976
Rent $939 $499 $965 $780 $797 $869
Groceries $188 $108 $136 $158 $356 $146
Dining out $271 $202 $271 $240 $211 $292
Cafe $57 $29 $37 $53 $69 $42
Coworking space $174 $120 $164 $175 $222 $152
Mobile internet $23 $9 $24 $24 $40 $16
Public transportation $88 $36 $63 $61 $40 $38
Taxis $58 $27 $27 $33 $41 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $18 $19 $13 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $29 $19 $39 $73
Museums and sights $37 $7 $24 $35 $6 $44
Nightlife $63 $43 $47 $50 $93 $66
Gym $66 $37 $65 $56 $69 $34
Yoga $99 $48 $65 $66 $112 $87
Massage $56 $26 $50 $37 $75 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Vodafone Vodafone, T-Mobile KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus 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 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, FreeNow Uber, Liftago Uber, Kakao Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Drinkable 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 Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. 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 Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam 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 Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets 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 112 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow