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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2158 | $1228 | $1938 |
| Rent | $921 | $499 | $853 |
| Groceries | $184 | $108 | $143 |
| Dining out | $266 | $202 | $287 |
| Cafe | $56 | $29 | $41 |
| Coworking space | $171 | $120 | $149 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $15 |
| Public transportation | $86 | $36 | $37 |
| Taxis | $57 | $27 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $16 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $62 | $24 | $72 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $43 |
| Nightlife | $61 | $43 | $64 |
| Gym | $64 | $37 | $34 |
| Yoga | $97 | $48 | $85 |
| Massage | $55 | $26 | $44 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | 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. | 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 | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |