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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2260 | $1296 | $2565 |
| Rent | $965 | $526 | $1206 |
| Groceries | $193 | $114 | $180 |
| Dining out | $279 | $213 | $322 |
| Cafe | $59 | $31 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $179 | $127 | $202 |
| Mobile internet | $24 | $9 | $11 |
| Public transportation | $90 | $38 | $80 |
| Taxis | $60 | $29 | $45 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $50 |
| Sport and cultural events | $65 | $26 | $56 |
| Museums and sights | $38 | $8 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $64 | $45 | $85 |
| Gym | $68 | $39 | $45 |
| Yoga | $102 | $51 | $146 |
| Massage | $58 | $27 | $65 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |