Berlin vs Bucharest vs Larnaca vs Lisbon vs Tbilisi vs Valencia

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Larnaca ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ
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Lisbon ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 3,400,000 1,830,000 144,900 517,000 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) German Romanian Greek Portuguese Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High High Very high Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September April - October March - May, October - December March - May, September, October March - June March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) RON - Romanian Leu (L) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1351 $1959 $1984 $1462 $1976
Rent $939 $615 $678 $965 $752 $869
Groceries $188 $114 $157 $136 $112 $146
Dining out $271 $165 $261 $271 $169 $292
Cafe $57 $38 $56 $37 $45 $42
Coworking space $174 $133 $209 $164 $125 $152
Mobile internet $23 $7 $35 $24 $4 $16
Public transportation $88 $21 $63 $63 $8 $38
Taxis $58 $9 $42 $27 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $45 $18 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $29 $28 $29 $21 $73
Museums and sights $37 $29 $8 $24 $9 $44
Nightlife $63 $45 $110 $47 $53 $66
Gym $66 $30 $107 $65 $33 $34
Yoga $99 $59 $105 $65 $37 $87
Massage $56 $31 $54 $50 $53 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Vodafone Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
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% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars 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 Star Taxi, Uber nTaxi Uber, FreeNow Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries 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 Sarmale, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, covrig, papanasi Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Bacalhau ร  bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร  lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants 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 33 listings on Happy Cow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 401 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow