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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 517,000 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Romanian | Portuguese | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Very high | Low | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | April - October | March - May, September, October | December - April | June - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $1351 | $1984 | $2359 | $1806 |
| Rent | $939 | $480 | $615 | $965 | $1036 | $780 |
| Groceries | $188 | $82 | $114 | $136 | $236 | $158 |
| Dining out | $271 | $174 | $165 | $271 | $371 | $240 |
| Cafe | $57 | $22 | $38 | $37 | $43 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $133 | $164 | $157 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $7 | $24 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $21 | $63 | $12 | $61 |
| Taxis | $58 | $28 | $9 | $27 | $48 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $25 | $18 | $0 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $29 | $29 | $35 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $29 | $24 | $9 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $45 | $47 | $117 | $50 |
| Gym | $66 | $15 | $30 | $65 | $37 | $56 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $59 | $65 | $163 | $66 |
| Massage | $56 | $37 | $31 | $50 | $75 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| 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 | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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. | 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! |
| 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 | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow |