Berlin vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Lviv vs Medellin vs Panama City

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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 731,387 2,427,000 880,691
Official language(s) German Spanish Romanian Ukrainian Spanish Spanish
Level of English Very high Low High Low Low Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - October May - September January - April, December December - April
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) COP - Colombian Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops.
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1351 $922 $1293 $2359
Rent $939 $480 $615 $400 $732 $1036
Groceries $188 $82 $114 $91 $87 $236
Dining out $271 $174 $165 $151 $131 $371
Cafe $57 $22 $38 $21 $18 $43
Coworking space $174 $77 $133 $79 $96 $157
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $4 $16 $21
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $5 $21 $12
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $12 $14 $48
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $16 $0 $0
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $29 $13 $8 $35
Museums and sights $37 $7 $29 $9 $9 $9
Nightlife $63 $46 $45 $43 $73 $117
Gym $66 $15 $30 $22 $15 $37
Yoga $99 $57 $59 $30 $54 $163
Massage $56 $37 $31 $27 $20 $75
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Kyivstar Claro, Tigo Claro, Movistar
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 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere Tip 10% in restaurants 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Uber, Uklon EasyTaxi Uber, Tu Chofer
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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 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 Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja
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 Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow