Berlin vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Buenos Aires vs Panama City vs Porto

Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 2,900,000 880,691 237,559
Official language(s) German Spanish Romanian Spanish Spanish Portuguese
Level of English Very high Low High High Low Very High
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - October September - December December - April May - September
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) 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 $1321 $2359 $1759
Rent $939 $480 $615 $844 $1036 $717
Groceries $188 $82 $114 $98 $236 $148
Dining out $271 $174 $165 $121 $371 $280
Cafe $57 $22 $38 $25 $43 $45
Coworking space $174 $77 $133 $95 $157 $96
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $11 $21 $21
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $9 $12 $95
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $9 $48 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $14 $0 $10
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $29 $24 $35 $45
Museums and sights $37 $7 $29 $4 $9 $24
Nightlife $63 $46 $45 $23 $117 $66
Gym $66 $15 $30 $14 $37 $56
Yoga $99 $57 $59 $19 $163 $82
Massage $56 $37 $31 $10 $75 $48
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Movistar, Claro, Personal 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 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 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 Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options 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 Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores 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 Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas 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 79 options on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow