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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 2,900,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | September - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2530 | $1777 |
| Rent | $1080 | $1135 |
| Groceries | $216 | $131 |
| Dining out | $312 | $163 |
| Cafe | $66 | $34 |
| Coworking space | $200 | $127 |
| Mobile internet | $26 | $15 |
| Public transportation | $101 | $12 |
| Taxis | $67 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $19 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $73 | $33 |
| Museums and sights | $42 | $5 |
| Nightlife | $72 | $31 |
| Gym | $76 | $19 |
| Yoga | $114 | $26 |
| Massage | $65 | $14 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Movistar, Claro, Personal |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow |