Berlin vs Buenos Aires vs Porto vs Prague vs Seoul

Berlin 🇩🇪
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population 3,400,000 2,900,000 237,559 1,305,737 9,963,452
Official language(s) German Spanish Portuguese Czech Korean
Level of English Very high High Very High High Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit May - September September - December May - September June - October March - May, September - November
Currency EUR - Euro (€) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $2200 $1321 $1759 $1806 $2184
Rent $939 $844 $717 $780 $797
Groceries $188 $98 $148 $158 $356
Dining out $271 $121 $280 $240 $211
Cafe $57 $25 $45 $53 $69
Coworking space $174 $95 $96 $175 $222
Mobile internet $23 $11 $21 $24 $40
Public transportation $88 $9 $95 $61 $40
Taxis $58 $9 $25 $33 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $14 $10 $19 $13
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $45 $19 $39
Museums and sights $37 $4 $24 $35 $6
Nightlife $63 $23 $66 $50 $93
Gym $66 $14 $56 $56 $69
Yoga $99 $19 $82 $66 $112
Massage $56 $10 $48 $37 $75
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Movistar, Claro, Personal Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
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 Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago Uber, Kakao
Tap water Drinkable Not 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 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! Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
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. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
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 Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow