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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 2,427,000 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Thai | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Galeão International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | September - December | November - April | January - April, December | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1321 | $974 | $1293 | $1833 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $844 | $274 | $732 | $1066 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $98 | $169 | $87 | $95 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $121 | $108 | $131 | $210 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $25 | $45 | $18 | $25 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $95 | $96 | $130 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $11 | $16 | $7 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $9 | $60 | $21 | $33 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $20 | $14 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $10 | $0 | $16 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $8 | $8 | $55 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $26 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $23 | $62 | $73 | $54 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $14 | $41 | $15 | $31 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $19 | $55 | $54 | $40 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $10 | $20 | $32 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Tigo | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 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 | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | EasyTaxi | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, 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 | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 | 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | 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) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |