Berlin vs Prague vs Rio de Janeiro vs Valencia

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Population 3,400,000 1,305,737 6,718,903 834,000
Official language(s) German Czech Portuguese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Galeão International Airport Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September June - October January - March, December March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1806 $1833 $1976
Rent $939 $780 $1066 $869
Groceries $188 $158 $95 $146
Dining out $271 $240 $210 $292
Cafe $57 $53 $25 $42
Coworking space $174 $175 $130 $152
Mobile internet $23 $24 $7 $16
Public transportation $88 $61 $33 $38
Taxis $58 $33 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $19 $16 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $19 $55 $73
Museums and sights $37 $35 $26 $44
Nightlife $63 $50 $54 $66
Gym $66 $56 $31 $34
Yoga $99 $66 $40 $87
Massage $56 $37 $32 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, T-Mobile Tim, Claro, Vivo Vodafone, Orange
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 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 Uber, Liftago Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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 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 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 112 options on HappyCow 54 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow