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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 517,000 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Portuguese | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | March - May, September, October | June - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | 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 almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 | $1984 | $1806 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $499 | $965 | $780 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $108 | $136 | $158 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $202 | $271 | $240 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $29 | $37 | $53 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $120 | $164 | $175 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $24 | $24 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $36 | $63 | $61 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $27 | $27 | $33 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $18 | $19 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $29 | $19 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $24 | $35 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $47 | $50 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $37 | $65 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $48 | $65 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $26 | $50 | $37 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | 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 | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Liftago | 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 | 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! | 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. | 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 | 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 | 98 listings on Happy Cow |