Berlin vs Buenos Aires vs Medellin vs Porto vs Prague

Berlin 🇩🇪
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Population 3,400,000 2,900,000 2,427,000 237,559 1,305,737
Official language(s) German Spanish Spanish Portuguese Czech
Level of English Very high High Low Very High High
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit May - September September - December January - April, December May - September June - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1321 $1293 $1759 $1806
Rent $939 $844 $732 $717 $780
Groceries $188 $98 $87 $148 $158
Dining out $271 $121 $131 $280 $240
Cafe $57 $25 $18 $45 $53
Coworking space $174 $95 $96 $96 $175
Mobile internet $23 $11 $16 $21 $24
Public transportation $88 $9 $21 $95 $61
Taxis $58 $9 $14 $25 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $14 $0 $10 $19
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $8 $45 $19
Museums and sights $37 $4 $9 $24 $35
Nightlife $63 $23 $73 $66 $50
Gym $66 $14 $15 $56 $56
Yoga $99 $19 $54 $82 $66
Massage $56 $10 $20 $48 $37
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Movistar, Claro, Personal Claro, Tigo Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars Tip 10% in restaurants 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) EasyTaxi Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago
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 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. Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer!
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores 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 Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.
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 Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow