Berlin vs Buenos Aires vs Istanbul vs Mexico City

Berlin 🇩🇪
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Population 3,400,000 2,900,000 15,520,000 8,850,000
Official language(s) German Spanish Turkish Spanish
Level of English Very high High Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Istanbul Airport (IST) Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
Most common months to visit May - September September - December April - June, September and October March - May, October, November
Currency EUR - Euro (€) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in most places Widely accepted (less with AMEX)
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1321 $659 $1867
Rent $939 $844 $354 $778
Groceries $188 $98 $44 $281
Dining out $271 $121 $81 $182
Cafe $57 $25 $18 $49
Coworking space $174 $95 $49 $159
Mobile internet $23 $11 $3 $25
Public transportation $88 $9 $6 $11
Taxis $58 $9 $6 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $14 $2 $24
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $11 $81
Museums and sights $37 $4 $15 $20
Nightlife $63 $23 $22 $64
Gym $66 $14 $9 $69
Yoga $99 $19 $23 $65
Massage $56 $10 $15 $51
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Movistar, Claro, Personal Turkcell, Turk Telekom Telcel, Movistar
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) BiTaksi Uber
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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 Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops 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 Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 59 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow