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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 2,427,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | January - April, December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1293 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $732 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $87 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $131 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $18 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $96 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $16 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $21 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $8 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $73 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $15 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $54 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $20 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Claro, Tigo | 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 | Tip 10% in restaurants | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | EasyTaxi | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |