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| Population | 3,400,000 | 2,900,000 | 8,323,340 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | September - December | April - June, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1321 | $5431 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $844 | $2891 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $98 | $383 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $121 | $656 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $25 | $72 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $326 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $45 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $9 | $220 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $78 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $30 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $100 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $4 | $74 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $23 | $195 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $14 | $55 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $19 | $197 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $109 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AT&T, Verizon | 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 | 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 | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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 | 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 | 98 listings on Happy Cow |