From my experience, being present in a country is going to greatly increase your chances of being able to be hired there (even with the visa).
I would also give another vote for Berlin. I have lived here for the last year & it has a very low cost of living, yet still a strong tech/startup focus.
Are you able to travel to Berlin for 1 or 2 months & find a job? As mentioned, the visa process is much easier than the US & to be honest, your salary is going to go a lot further in Europe than in Silicon Valley.
I would also give another vote for Berlin. I have lived here for the last year & it has a very low cost of living, yet still a strong tech/startup focus.
Are you able to travel to Berlin for 1 or 2 months & find a job? As mentioned, the visa process is much easier than the US & to be honest, your salary is going to go a lot further in Europe than in Silicon Valley.