Berlin vs Playa del Carmen vs Prague vs Valencia

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Population 3,400,000 259,453 1,305,737 834,000
Official language(s) German Spanish Czech Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Moderate High Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September January - May, October - December June - October March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $2143 $1806 $1976
Rent $939 $923 $780 $869
Groceries $188 $127 $158 $146
Dining out $271 $207 $240 $292
Cafe $57 $42 $53 $42
Coworking space $174 $160 $175 $152
Mobile internet $23 $21 $24 $16
Public transportation $88 $17 $61 $38
Taxis $58 $9 $33 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $49 $19 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $97 $19 $73
Museums and sights $37 $217 $35 $44
Nightlife $63 $77 $50 $66
Gym $66 $42 $56 $34
Yoga $99 $54 $66 $87
Massage $56 $101 $37 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile Vodafone, Orange
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10-15% for restaurants 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber N/A Uber, Liftago Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices 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! Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 72 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow