Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Population | 3,400,000 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 |
Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese |
Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Very High | Low |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, October, November | May - September | January - March, December |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1867 | $1759 | $1833 |
Rent | $939 | $778 | $717 | $1066 |
Groceries | $188 | $281 | $148 | $95 |
Dining out | $271 | $182 | $280 | $210 |
Cafe | $57 | $49 | $45 | $25 |
Coworking space | $174 | $159 | $96 | $130 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $25 | $21 | $7 |
Public transportation | $88 | $11 | $95 | $33 |
Taxis | $58 | $9 | $25 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $10 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $81 | $45 | $55 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $20 | $24 | $26 |
Nightlife | $63 | $64 | $66 | $54 |
Gym | $66 | $69 | $56 | $31 |
Yoga | $99 | $65 | $82 | $40 |
Massage | $56 | $51 | $48 | $32 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |