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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 | $2381 | $2147 |
| Rent | $1017 | $1045 |
| Groceries | $203 | $147 |
| Dining out | $294 | $294 |
| Cafe | $62 | $40 |
| Coworking space | $189 | $177 |
| Mobile internet | $25 | $26 |
| Public transportation | $95 | $68 |
| Taxis | $63 | $29 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $18 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $69 | $32 |
| Museums and sights | $40 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $68 | $51 |
| Gym | $71 | $70 |
| Yoga | $107 | $70 |
| Massage | $61 | $54 |
| 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 |