Berlin vs Buenos Aires vs Porto vs Seoul vs Tbilisi vs Valencia

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Buenos Aires ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 3,400,000 2,900,000 237,559 9,963,452 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) German Spanish Portuguese Korean Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High Very High Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September September - December May - September March - May, September - November March - June March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1321 $1759 $2184 $1462 $1976
Rent $939 $844 $717 $797 $752 $869
Groceries $188 $98 $148 $356 $112 $146
Dining out $271 $121 $280 $211 $169 $292
Cafe $57 $25 $45 $69 $45 $42
Coworking space $174 $95 $96 $222 $125 $152
Mobile internet $23 $11 $21 $40 $4 $16
Public transportation $88 $9 $95 $40 $8 $38
Taxis $58 $9 $25 $41 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $14 $10 $13 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $45 $39 $21 $73
Museums and sights $37 $4 $24 $6 $9 $44
Nightlife $63 $23 $66 $93 $53 $66
Gym $66 $14 $56 $69 $33 $34
Yoga $99 $19 $82 $112 $37 $87
Massage $56 $10 $48 $75 $53 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Movistar, Claro, Personal Vodafone, MEO, NOS KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Not customary or expected 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Kakao Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. 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 Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli 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 Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow