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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Greek | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 | $1959 | $2498 | $2143 |
| Rent | $939 | $499 | $678 | $1174 | $923 |
| Groceries | $188 | $108 | $157 | $175 | $127 |
| Dining out | $271 | $202 | $261 | $313 | $207 |
| Cafe | $57 | $29 | $56 | $51 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $120 | $209 | $196 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $35 | $10 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $36 | $63 | $78 | $17 |
| Taxis | $58 | $27 | $42 | $44 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $45 | $49 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $28 | $54 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $8 | $20 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $110 | $82 | $77 |
| Gym | $66 | $37 | $107 | $44 | $42 |
| Yoga | $99 | $48 | $105 | $142 | $54 |
| Massage | $56 | $26 | $54 | $64 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |