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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | September - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2158 | $1330 | $1255 | $2450 |
| Rent | $921 | $605 | $802 | $1152 |
| Groceries | $184 | $112 | $93 | $172 |
| Dining out | $266 | $162 | $115 | $307 |
| Cafe | $56 | $37 | $24 | $50 |
| Coworking space | $171 | $131 | $90 | $192 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $11 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $86 | $21 | $8 | $77 |
| Taxis | $57 | $9 | $9 | $43 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $16 | $25 | $13 | $48 |
| Sport and cultural events | $62 | $28 | $23 | $53 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $29 | $4 | $19 |
| Nightlife | $61 | $45 | $22 | $81 |
| Gym | $64 | $30 | $14 | $43 |
| Yoga | $97 | $58 | $18 | $139 |
| Massage | $55 | $31 | $10 | $62 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| 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 cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | 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 | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros |
| 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 cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |