Bangkok vs Berlin vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Budapest vs Panama City

Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Population 5,680,000 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 1,768,073 880,691
Official language(s) Thai German Spanish Romanian Hungarian Spanish
Level of English Low Very high Low High High Low
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December May - September January - March, December April - October March - June, September - November December - April
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops.
Remote worker visa No Yes No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $2200 $1097 $1351 $1230 $2359
Rent $616 $939 $480 $615 $499 $1036
Groceries $191 $188 $82 $114 $108 $236
Dining out $168 $271 $174 $165 $202 $371
Cafe $45 $57 $22 $38 $29 $43
Coworking space $127 $174 $77 $133 $120 $157
Mobile internet $23 $23 $11 $7 $9 $21
Public transportation $32 $88 $23 $21 $36 $12
Taxis $19 $58 $28 $9 $27 $48
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $17 $25 $13 $0
Sport and cultural events $46 $64 $22 $29 $24 $35
Museums and sights $21 $37 $7 $29 $7 $9
Nightlife $50 $63 $46 $45 $43 $117
Gym $96 $66 $15 $30 $37 $37
Yoga $98 $99 $57 $59 $48 $163
Massage $11 $56 $37 $31 $26 $75
SIM card options AIS Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Claro, Movistar
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Grab Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Tu Chofer
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine.
Local food specialities Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow