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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 259,453 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | January - May, October - December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1959 | $1984 | $2143 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $678 | $965 | $923 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $157 | $136 | $127 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $261 | $271 | $207 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $56 | $37 | $42 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $209 | $164 | $160 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $35 | $24 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $63 | $63 | $17 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $42 | $27 | $9 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $45 | $18 | $49 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $28 | $29 | $97 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $24 | $217 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $110 | $47 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $107 | $65 | $42 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $105 | $65 | $54 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $54 | $50 | $101 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | N/A | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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 | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |