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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2532 | $1825 |
| Rent | $1081 | $760 |
| Groceries | $216 | $275 |
| Dining out | $312 | $178 |
| Cafe | $66 | $48 |
| Coworking space | $201 | $156 |
| Mobile internet | $26 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $101 | $11 |
| Taxis | $67 | $8 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $19 | $23 |
| Sport and cultural events | $73 | $80 |
| Museums and sights | $42 | $19 |
| Nightlife | $72 | $63 |
| Gym | $76 | $67 |
| Yoga | $114 | $64 |
| Massage | $65 | $49 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |