Bangkok vs Berlin vs Bogota vs Mexico City vs Panama City vs Valencia

Bangkok ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Bogota ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 5,680,000 3,400,000 10,978,360 8,850,000 880,691 834,000
Official language(s) Thai German Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low Very high Low Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December May - September January - March, December March - May, October, November December - April March - June, September, October
Currency THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $2200 $1097 $1867 $2359 $1976
Rent $616 $939 $480 $778 $1036 $869
Groceries $191 $188 $82 $281 $236 $146
Dining out $168 $271 $174 $182 $371 $292
Cafe $45 $57 $22 $49 $43 $42
Coworking space $127 $174 $77 $159 $157 $152
Mobile internet $23 $23 $11 $25 $21 $16
Public transportation $32 $88 $23 $11 $12 $38
Taxis $19 $58 $28 $9 $48 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $17 $24 $0 $30
Sport and cultural events $46 $64 $22 $81 $35 $73
Museums and sights $21 $37 $7 $20 $9 $44
Nightlife $50 $63 $46 $64 $117 $66
Gym $96 $66 $15 $69 $37 $34
Yoga $98 $99 $57 $65 $163 $87
Massage $11 $56 $37 $51 $75 $45
SIM card options AIS Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Telcel, Movistar Claro, Movistar Vodafone, Orange
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 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Grab Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Uber Uber, Tu Chofer Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow