Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | High | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | February - May | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 | $959 | $1984 | $2498 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 | $1833 | $1976 |
Rent | $939 | $499 | $316 | $965 | $1174 | $923 | $717 | $780 | $1066 | $869 |
Groceries | $188 | $108 | $161 | $136 | $175 | $127 | $148 | $158 | $95 | $146 |
Dining out | $271 | $202 | $128 | $271 | $313 | $207 | $280 | $240 | $210 | $292 |
Cafe | $57 | $29 | $35 | $37 | $51 | $42 | $45 | $53 | $25 | $42 |
Coworking space | $174 | $120 | $88 | $164 | $196 | $160 | $96 | $175 | $130 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $4 | $24 | $10 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $7 | $16 |
Public transportation | $88 | $36 | $15 | $63 | $78 | $17 | $95 | $61 | $33 | $38 |
Taxis | $58 | $27 | $15 | $27 | $44 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $0 | $18 | $49 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $16 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $6 | $29 | $54 | $97 | $45 | $19 | $55 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $2 | $24 | $20 | $217 | $24 | $35 | $26 | $44 |
Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $74 | $47 | $82 | $77 | $66 | $50 | $54 | $66 |
Gym | $66 | $37 | $34 | $65 | $44 | $42 | $56 | $56 | $31 | $34 |
Yoga | $99 | $48 | $71 | $65 | $142 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $40 | $87 |
Massage | $56 | $26 | $10 | $50 | $64 | $101 | $48 | $37 | $32 | $45 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 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 | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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 | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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) |
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