Berlin vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Hanoi vs Prague vs Rio de Janeiro

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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 8,053,663 1,305,737 6,718,903
Official language(s) German Spanish Romanian Vietnamese Czech Portuguese
Level of English Very high Low High Moderate High Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Galeão International Airport
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - October January, February, October - December June - October January - March, December
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1351 $1167 $1806 $1833
Rent $939 $480 $615 $503 $780 $1066
Groceries $188 $82 $114 $151 $158 $95
Dining out $271 $174 $165 $134 $240 $210
Cafe $57 $22 $38 $39 $53 $25
Coworking space $174 $77 $133 $72 $175 $130
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $4 $24 $7
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $20 $61 $33
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $13 $33 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $0 $19 $16
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $29 $3 $19 $55
Museums and sights $37 $7 $29 $4 $35 $26
Nightlife $63 $46 $45 $89 $50 $54
Gym $66 $15 $30 $57 $56 $31
Yoga $99 $57 $59 $57 $66 $40
Massage $56 $37 $31 $21 $37 $32
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, T-Mobile Tim, Claro, Vivo
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% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Grab, GoViet Uber, Liftago Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common.
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 Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros.
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 Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city.
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