Berlin vs Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Chiang Mai vs Valencia

Berlin 🇩🇪
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Population 3,400,000 1,768,073 2,900,000 1,166,978 834,000
Official language(s) German Hungarian Spanish Thai Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High High Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September March - June, September - November September - December November - April March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) THB - Thai Baht (฿) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1230 $1321 $974 $1976
Rent $939 $499 $844 $274 $869
Groceries $188 $108 $98 $169 $146
Dining out $271 $202 $121 $108 $292
Cafe $57 $29 $25 $45 $42
Coworking space $174 $120 $95 $95 $152
Mobile internet $23 $9 $11 $11 $16
Public transportation $88 $36 $9 $60 $38
Taxis $58 $27 $9 $20 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $14 $10 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $24 $8 $73
Museums and sights $37 $7 $4 $8 $44
Nightlife $63 $43 $23 $62 $66
Gym $66 $37 $14 $41 $34
Yoga $99 $48 $19 $55 $87
Massage $56 $26 $10 $10 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal AIS, DTAC Vodafone, Orange
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 90 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow