Berlin vs Buenos Aires vs Hanoi vs New York City vs Valencia

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Buenos Aires ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 3,400,000 2,900,000 8,053,663 8,323,340 834,000
Official language(s) German Spanish Vietnamese English (de facto) Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High Moderate Very high Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September September - December January, February, October - December April - June, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1321 $1167 $5431 $1976
Rent $939 $844 $503 $2891 $869
Groceries $188 $98 $151 $383 $146
Dining out $271 $121 $134 $656 $292
Cafe $57 $25 $39 $72 $42
Coworking space $174 $95 $72 $326 $152
Mobile internet $23 $11 $4 $45 $16
Public transportation $88 $9 $20 $220 $38
Taxis $58 $9 $13 $78 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $14 $0 $30 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $3 $100 $73
Museums and sights $37 $4 $4 $74 $44
Nightlife $63 $23 $89 $195 $66
Gym $66 $14 $57 $55 $34
Yoga $99 $19 $57 $197 $87
Massage $56 $10 $21 $109 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Mobifone AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, Orange
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab, GoViet Uber, Lyft Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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 mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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 Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow