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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2491 | $2185 |
| Rent | $1063 | $941 |
| Groceries | $213 | $129 |
| Dining out | $307 | $211 |
| Cafe | $65 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $197 | $163 |
| Mobile internet | $26 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $99 | $17 |
| Taxis | $66 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $19 | $50 |
| Sport and cultural events | $72 | $98 |
| Museums and sights | $41 | $221 |
| Nightlife | $71 | $79 |
| Gym | $74 | $43 |
| Yoga | $112 | $55 |
| Massage | $64 | $103 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | N/A |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |