Berlin vs Bogota vs Madrid vs Valencia

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Bogota ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Madrid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 6,578,0179 834,000
Official language(s) German Spanish Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Low Moderate Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December March - May, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) COP - Colombian Peso ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $2498 $1976
Rent $939 $480 $1174 $869
Groceries $188 $82 $175 $146
Dining out $271 $174 $313 $292
Cafe $57 $22 $51 $42
Coworking space $174 $77 $196 $152
Mobile internet $23 $11 $10 $16
Public transportation $88 $23 $78 $38
Taxis $58 $28 $44 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $49 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $54 $73
Museums and sights $37 $7 $20 $44
Nightlife $63 $46 $82 $66
Gym $66 $15 $44 $34
Yoga $99 $57 $142 $87
Massage $56 $37 $64 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. 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! Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 85 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow