Berlin vs Madrid vs Rio de Janeiro vs Seoul vs Tbilisi vs Valencia

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Madrid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 3,400,000 6,578,0179 6,718,903 9,963,452 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) German Spanish Portuguese Korean Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Moderate Low Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Galeรฃo International Airport Incheon International Airport (ICN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September March - May, September - November January - March, December March - May, September - November March - June March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $2498 $1833 $2184 $1462 $1976
Rent $939 $1174 $1066 $797 $752 $869
Groceries $188 $175 $95 $356 $112 $146
Dining out $271 $313 $210 $211 $169 $292
Cafe $57 $51 $25 $69 $45 $42
Coworking space $174 $196 $130 $222 $125 $152
Mobile internet $23 $10 $7 $40 $4 $16
Public transportation $88 $78 $33 $40 $8 $38
Taxis $58 $44 $14 $41 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $49 $16 $13 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $54 $55 $39 $21 $73
Museums and sights $37 $20 $26 $6 $9 $44
Nightlife $63 $82 $54 $93 $53 $66
Gym $66 $44 $31 $69 $33 $34
Yoga $99 $142 $40 $112 $37 $87
Massage $56 $64 $32 $75 $53 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Tim, Claro, Vivo KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common Not customary or expected 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Uber, Kakao Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable 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. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Paella, fideuร , 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! The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 85 listings on Happy Cow 54 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow