Berlin vs Buenos Aires vs New York City vs Porto vs Prague vs Valencia

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Population 3,400,000 2,900,000 8,323,340 237,559 1,305,737 834,000
Official language(s) German Spanish English (de facto) Portuguese Czech Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High Very high Very High High Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September September - December April - June, September - November May - September June - October March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1321 $5431 $1759 $1806 $1976
Rent $939 $844 $2891 $717 $780 $869
Groceries $188 $98 $383 $148 $158 $146
Dining out $271 $121 $656 $280 $240 $292
Cafe $57 $25 $72 $45 $53 $42
Coworking space $174 $95 $326 $96 $175 $152
Mobile internet $23 $11 $45 $21 $24 $16
Public transportation $88 $9 $220 $95 $61 $38
Taxis $58 $9 $78 $25 $33 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $14 $30 $10 $19 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $100 $45 $19 $73
Museums and sights $37 $4 $74 $24 $35 $44
Nightlife $63 $23 $195 $66 $50 $66
Gym $66 $14 $55 $56 $56 $34
Yoga $99 $19 $197 $82 $66 $87
Massage $56 $10 $109 $48 $37 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Movistar, Claro, Personal AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile Vodafone, Orange
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber, Lyft Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable 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 American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. 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! 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 Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. 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. 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 Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow