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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 880,691 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | April - October | February - May | December - April | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $1351 | $959 | $2359 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $480 | $615 | $316 | $1036 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $82 | $114 | $161 | $236 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $174 | $165 | $128 | $371 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $22 | $38 | $35 | $43 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $133 | $88 | $157 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $7 | $4 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $21 | $15 | $12 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $28 | $9 | $15 | $48 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $25 | $0 | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $29 | $6 | $35 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $29 | $2 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $45 | $74 | $117 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $15 | $30 | $34 | $37 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $59 | $71 | $163 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Tu Chofer | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | 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 | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |