Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Population | 3,400,000 | 2,900,000 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 |
Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Moderate | Very High |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | September - December | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | May - September |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1321 | $1959 | $1293 | $2143 | $1759 |
Rent | $939 | $844 | $678 | $732 | $923 | $717 |
Groceries | $188 | $98 | $157 | $87 | $127 | $148 |
Dining out | $271 | $121 | $261 | $131 | $207 | $280 |
Cafe | $57 | $25 | $56 | $18 | $42 | $45 |
Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $209 | $96 | $160 | $96 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $35 | $16 | $21 | $21 |
Public transportation | $88 | $9 | $63 | $21 | $17 | $95 |
Taxis | $58 | $9 | $42 | $14 | $9 | $25 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $45 | $0 | $49 | $10 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $28 | $8 | $97 | $45 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $217 | $24 |
Nightlife | $63 | $23 | $110 | $73 | $77 | $66 |
Gym | $66 | $14 | $107 | $15 | $42 | $56 |
Yoga | $99 | $19 | $105 | $54 | $54 | $82 |
Massage | $56 | $10 | $54 | $20 | $101 | $48 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | N/A | 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 | 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 | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 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 | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |