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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Spanish | Greek | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | High | Low | Very High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | September - December | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | May - September |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1321 | $1959 | $1293 | $1759 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $844 | $678 | $732 | $717 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $98 | $157 | $87 | $148 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $121 | $261 | $131 | $280 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $25 | $56 | $18 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $95 | $209 | $96 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $11 | $35 | $16 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $9 | $63 | $21 | $95 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $9 | $42 | $14 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $14 | $45 | $0 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $24 | $28 | $8 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $23 | $110 | $73 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $14 | $107 | $15 | $56 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $19 | $105 | $54 | $82 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $10 | $54 | $20 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| 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% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |