Berlin vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Panama City vs Prague vs Sofia

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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 880,691 1,305,737 1,270,169
Official language(s) German Spanish Romanian Spanish Czech Bulgarian
Level of English Very high Low High Low High High
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - October December - April June - October April-June, September-October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1351 $2359 $1806 $1289
Rent $939 $480 $615 $1036 $780 $567
Groceries $188 $82 $114 $236 $158 $10
Dining out $271 $174 $165 $371 $240 $227
Cafe $57 $22 $38 $43 $53 $27
Coworking space $174 $77 $133 $157 $175 $140
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $21 $24 $10
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $12 $61 $30
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $48 $33 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $0 $19 $40
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $29 $35 $19 $18
Museums and sights $37 $7 $29 $9 $35 $12
Nightlife $63 $46 $45 $117 $50 $82
Gym $66 $15 $30 $37 $56 $23
Yoga $99 $57 $59 $163 $66 $62
Massage $56 $37 $31 $75 $37 $29
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Claro, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile A1, Telenor, Vivacom
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, round up elsewhere 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Liftago TaxiMe, TaxiStars
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. 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! Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital.
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 Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator
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 Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas.
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow 20 options on HappyCow