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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 | $2564 | $1903 |
| Rent | $1095 | $792 |
| Groceries | $219 | $286 |
| Dining out | $316 | $186 |
| Cafe | $67 | $50 |
| Coworking space | $203 | $162 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $102 | $11 |
| Taxis | $68 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $19 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $74 | $83 |
| Museums and sights | $43 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $73 | $65 |
| Gym | $77 | $70 |
| Yoga | $116 | $67 |
| Massage | $66 | $51 |
| 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 |