Berlin vs Larnaca vs Lisbon vs Valencia

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Larnaca ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ
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Lisbon ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 3,400,000 144,900 517,000 834,000
Official language(s) German Greek Portuguese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High Very high Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September March - May, October - December March - May, September, October March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1959 $1984 $1976
Rent $939 $678 $965 $869
Groceries $188 $157 $136 $146
Dining out $271 $261 $271 $292
Cafe $57 $56 $37 $42
Coworking space $174 $209 $164 $152
Mobile internet $23 $35 $24 $16
Public transportation $88 $63 $63 $38
Taxis $58 $42 $27 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $45 $18 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $28 $29 $73
Museums and sights $37 $8 $24 $44
Nightlife $63 $110 $47 $66
Gym $66 $107 $65 $34
Yoga $99 $105 $65 $87
Massage $56 $54 $50 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Vodafone 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 Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber nTaxi Uber, FreeNow Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable 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 Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Bacalhau ร  bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร  lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana Paella, fideuร , 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 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 98 listings on Happy Cow