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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 517,000 | 237,559 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Portuguese | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | March - May, September, October | May - September | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | 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 everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 | $1984 | $1759 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $499 | $965 | $717 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $108 | $136 | $148 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $202 | $271 | $280 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $29 | $37 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $120 | $164 | $96 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $24 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $36 | $63 | $95 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $27 | $27 | $25 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $18 | $10 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $29 | $45 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $24 | $24 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $47 | $66 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $37 | $65 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $48 | $65 | $82 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $26 | $50 | $48 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | 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 | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 46 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |