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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Population 3,400,000 2,900,000 15,520,000 6,578,0179
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) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Most common months to visit May - September September - December April - June, September and October March - May, September - November
Currency EUR - Euro (€) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in most places Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1321 $659 $2498
Rent $939 $844 $354 $1174
Groceries $188 $98 $44 $175
Dining out $271 $121 $81 $313
Cafe $57 $25 $18 $51
Coworking space $174 $95 $49 $196
Mobile internet $23 $11 $3 $10
Public transportation $88 $9 $6 $78
Taxis $58 $9 $6 $44
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $14 $2 $49
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $11 $54
Museums and sights $37 $4 $15 $20
Nightlife $63 $23 $22 $82
Gym $66 $14 $9 $44
Yoga $99 $19 $23 $142
Massage $56 $10 $15 $64
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Movistar, Claro, Personal Turkcell, Turk Telekom Orange, Movistar, Vodafone
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 Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated.
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) BiTaksi 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 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 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, 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 Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros
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 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 79 options on Happy Cow 59 listings on Happy Cow 85 listings on Happy Cow