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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2504 | $2842 |
| Rent | $1069 | $1336 |
| Groceries | $214 | $200 |
| Dining out | $309 | $356 |
| Cafe | $65 | $58 |
| Coworking space | $198 | $223 |
| Mobile internet | $26 | $12 |
| Public transportation | $100 | $89 |
| Taxis | $67 | $50 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $19 | $56 |
| Sport and cultural events | $72 | $62 |
| Museums and sights | $42 | $23 |
| Nightlife | $71 | $94 |
| Gym | $75 | $50 |
| Yoga | $113 | $162 |
| Massage | $64 | $72 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | 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. |
| 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 |
| 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! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |