Berlin vs Budapest vs Prague vs Rio de Janeiro vs Valencia

Berlin 🇩🇪
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Population 3,400,000 1,768,073 1,305,737 6,718,903 834,000
Official language(s) German Hungarian Czech Portuguese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High High Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Galeão International Airport Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September March - June, September - November June - October January - March, December March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1230 $1806 $1833 $1976
Rent $939 $499 $780 $1066 $869
Groceries $188 $108 $158 $95 $146
Dining out $271 $202 $240 $210 $292
Cafe $57 $29 $53 $25 $42
Coworking space $174 $120 $175 $130 $152
Mobile internet $23 $9 $24 $7 $16
Public transportation $88 $36 $61 $33 $38
Taxis $58 $27 $33 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $19 $16 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $19 $55 $73
Museums and sights $37 $7 $35 $26 $44
Nightlife $63 $43 $50 $54 $66
Gym $66 $37 $56 $31 $34
Yoga $99 $48 $66 $40 $87
Massage $56 $26 $37 $32 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Vodafone, T-Mobile Tim, Claro, Vivo Vodafone, Orange
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Liftago Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable 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. 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, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. 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 Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow 54 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow