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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | German | Portuguese | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2260 | $2038 | $2565 |
| Rent | $965 | $992 | $1206 |
| Groceries | $193 | $139 | $180 |
| Dining out | $279 | $279 | $322 |
| Cafe | $59 | $38 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $179 | $168 | $202 |
| Mobile internet | $24 | $25 | $11 |
| Public transportation | $90 | $64 | $80 |
| Taxis | $60 | $28 | $45 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $18 | $50 |
| Sport and cultural events | $65 | $30 | $56 |
| Museums and sights | $38 | $25 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $64 | $48 | $85 |
| Gym | $68 | $66 | $45 |
| Yoga | $102 | $66 | $146 |
| Massage | $58 | $51 | $65 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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 | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Tascas, snack bars, seafood 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 | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |