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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $2498 | $1867 | $2143 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $1174 | $778 | $923 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $175 | $281 | $127 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $313 | $182 | $207 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $51 | $49 | $42 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $196 | $159 | $160 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $25 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $78 | $11 | $17 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $44 | $9 | $9 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $24 | $49 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $54 | $81 | $97 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $20 | $20 | $217 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $82 | $64 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $44 | $69 | $42 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $142 | $65 | $54 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $64 | $51 | $101 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | N/A | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |