Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Population | 3,400,000 | 517,000 |
Official language(s) | German | Portuguese |
Level of English | Very high | Very high |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2545 | $2295 |
Rent | $1086 | $1117 |
Groceries | $217 | $157 |
Dining out | $314 | $314 |
Cafe | $66 | $42 |
Coworking space | $202 | $190 |
Mobile internet | $27 | $28 |
Public transportation | $101 | $72 |
Taxis | $68 | $31 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $19 | $21 |
Sport and cultural events | $74 | $34 |
Museums and sights | $42 | $28 |
Nightlife | $72 | $54 |
Gym | $76 | $75 |
Yoga | $115 | $75 |
Massage | $65 | $58 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries |
Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana |
Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow |