Berlin vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Hanoi vs Panama City vs Porto

Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 8,053,663 880,691 237,559
Official language(s) German Spanish Romanian Vietnamese Spanish Portuguese
Level of English Very high Low High Moderate Low Very High
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - October January, February, October - December December - April May - September
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 often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1351 $1167 $2359 $1759
Rent $939 $480 $615 $503 $1036 $717
Groceries $188 $82 $114 $151 $236 $148
Dining out $271 $174 $165 $134 $371 $280
Cafe $57 $22 $38 $39 $43 $45
Coworking space $174 $77 $133 $72 $157 $96
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $4 $21 $21
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $20 $12 $95
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $13 $48 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $0 $0 $10
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $29 $3 $35 $45
Museums and sights $37 $7 $29 $4 $9 $24
Nightlife $63 $46 $45 $89 $117 $66
Gym $66 $15 $30 $57 $37 $56
Yoga $99 $57 $59 $57 $163 $82
Massage $56 $37 $31 $21 $75 $48
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Viettel, Mobifone Claro, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS
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 Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Grab, GoViet Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
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. A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. 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. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts.
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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa
Eat like a local 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 Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow