Berlin vs Budapest vs Hanoi vs Valencia

Berlin 🇩🇪
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Population 3,400,000 1,768,073 8,053,663 834,000
Official language(s) German Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High Moderate Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September March - June, September - November January, February, October - December March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1230 $1167 $1976
Rent $939 $499 $503 $869
Groceries $188 $108 $151 $146
Dining out $271 $202 $134 $292
Cafe $57 $29 $39 $42
Coworking space $174 $120 $72 $152
Mobile internet $23 $9 $4 $16
Public transportation $88 $36 $20 $38
Taxis $58 $27 $13 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $0 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $3 $73
Museums and sights $37 $7 $4 $44
Nightlife $63 $43 $89 $66
Gym $66 $37 $57 $34
Yoga $99 $48 $57 $87
Massage $56 $26 $21 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, Orange
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water 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. A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. 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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow