Berlin vs Buenos Aires vs Porto vs Prague

Berlin 🇩🇪
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Population 3,400,000 2,900,000 237,559 1,305,737
Official language(s) German Spanish Portuguese Czech
Level of English Very high High Very High High
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit May - September September - December May - September June - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1321 $1759 $1806
Rent $939 $844 $717 $780
Groceries $188 $98 $148 $158
Dining out $271 $121 $280 $240
Cafe $57 $25 $45 $53
Coworking space $174 $95 $96 $175
Mobile internet $23 $11 $21 $24
Public transportation $88 $9 $95 $61
Taxis $58 $9 $25 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $14 $10 $19
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $45 $19
Museums and sights $37 $4 $24 $35
Nightlife $63 $23 $66 $50
Gym $66 $14 $56 $56
Yoga $99 $19 $82 $66
Massage $56 $10 $48 $37
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Movistar, Claro, Personal Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago
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 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!
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores 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.
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 Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow