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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | January - May, October - December | June - October | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $2143 | $1806 | $1833 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $923 | $780 | $1066 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $127 | $158 | $95 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $207 | $240 | $210 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $42 | $53 | $25 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $160 | $175 | $130 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $21 | $24 | $7 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $17 | $61 | $33 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $9 | $33 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $49 | $19 | $16 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $97 | $19 | $55 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $217 | $35 | $26 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $77 | $50 | $54 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $42 | $56 | $31 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $54 | $66 | $40 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $101 | $37 | $32 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |