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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 517,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2512 | $2265 |
| Rent | $1072 | $1102 |
| Groceries | $214 | $155 |
| Dining out | $310 | $310 |
| Cafe | $66 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $199 | $187 |
| Mobile internet | $26 | $27 |
| Public transportation | $100 | $71 |
| Taxis | $67 | $31 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $19 | $20 |
| Sport and cultural events | $73 | $33 |
| Museums and sights | $42 | $27 |
| Nightlife | $71 | $54 |
| Gym | $75 | $74 |
| Yoga | $113 | $74 |
| Massage | $64 | $57 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow |