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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 144,900 |
| Official language(s) | German | Greek |
| Level of English | Very high | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2260 | $2012 |
| Rent | $965 | $697 |
| Groceries | $193 | $161 |
| Dining out | $279 | $268 |
| Cafe | $59 | $58 |
| Coworking space | $179 | $214 |
| Mobile internet | $24 | $36 |
| Public transportation | $90 | $64 |
| Taxis | $60 | $43 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $46 |
| Sport and cultural events | $65 | $29 |
| Museums and sights | $38 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $64 | $113 |
| Gym | $68 | $110 |
| Yoga | $102 | $108 |
| Massage | $58 | $56 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | nTaxi |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available |