Berlin vs Bucharest vs Buenos Aires vs Hanoi vs Mexico City vs Valencia

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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 3,400,000 1,830,000 2,900,000 8,053,663 8,850,000 834,000
Official language(s) German Romanian Spanish Vietnamese Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High High Moderate Moderate Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September April - October September - December January, February, October - December March - May, October, November March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) RON - Romanian Leu (L) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1351 $1321 $1167 $1867 $1976
Rent $939 $615 $844 $503 $778 $869
Groceries $188 $114 $98 $151 $281 $146
Dining out $271 $165 $121 $134 $182 $292
Cafe $57 $38 $25 $39 $49 $42
Coworking space $174 $133 $95 $72 $159 $152
Mobile internet $23 $7 $11 $4 $25 $16
Public transportation $88 $21 $9 $20 $11 $38
Taxis $58 $9 $9 $13 $9 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $14 $0 $24 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $29 $24 $3 $81 $73
Museums and sights $37 $29 $4 $4 $20 $44
Nightlife $63 $45 $23 $89 $64 $66
Gym $66 $30 $14 $57 $69 $34
Yoga $99 $59 $19 $57 $65 $87
Massage $56 $31 $10 $21 $51 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Mobifone Telcel, Movistar 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% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Star Taxi, Uber Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab, GoViet Uber Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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 Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow