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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Spanish | Turkish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | September - December | April - June, September and October | January - April, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 | $1321 | $659 | $1293 |
| Rent | $939 | $499 | $844 | $354 | $732 |
| Groceries | $188 | $108 | $98 | $44 | $87 |
| Dining out | $271 | $202 | $121 | $81 | $131 |
| Cafe | $57 | $29 | $25 | $18 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $120 | $95 | $49 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $11 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $36 | $9 | $6 | $21 |
| Taxis | $58 | $27 | $9 | $6 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $14 | $2 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $24 | $11 | $8 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $4 | $15 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $23 | $22 | $73 |
| Gym | $66 | $37 | $14 | $9 | $15 |
| Yoga | $99 | $48 | $19 | $23 | $54 |
| Massage | $56 | $26 | $10 | $15 | $20 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow |