Berlin vs Bucharest vs Budapest vs Seoul vs Tbilisi vs Valencia

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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 3,400,000 1,830,000 1,768,073 9,963,452 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) German Romanian Hungarian Korean Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High High Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September April - October March - June, September - November March - May, September - November March - June March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) KRW - South Korean won (₩) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1351 $1230 $2184 $1462 $1976
Rent $939 $615 $499 $797 $752 $869
Groceries $188 $114 $108 $356 $112 $146
Dining out $271 $165 $202 $211 $169 $292
Cafe $57 $38 $29 $69 $45 $42
Coworking space $174 $133 $120 $222 $125 $152
Mobile internet $23 $7 $9 $40 $4 $16
Public transportation $88 $21 $36 $40 $8 $38
Taxis $58 $9 $27 $41 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $13 $13 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $29 $24 $39 $21 $73
Museums and sights $37 $29 $7 $6 $9 $44
Nightlife $63 $45 $43 $93 $53 $66
Gym $66 $30 $37 $69 $33 $34
Yoga $99 $59 $48 $112 $37 $87
Massage $56 $31 $26 $75 $53 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not customary or expected 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Kakao Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. 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. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow