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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | April - October | January, February, October - December | December - April | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $1351 | $1167 | $2359 | $2184 |
| Rent | $939 | $480 | $615 | $503 | $1036 | $797 |
| Groceries | $188 | $82 | $114 | $151 | $236 | $356 |
| Dining out | $271 | $174 | $165 | $134 | $371 | $211 |
| Cafe | $57 | $22 | $38 | $39 | $43 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $133 | $72 | $157 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $7 | $4 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $21 | $20 | $12 | $40 |
| Taxis | $58 | $28 | $9 | $13 | $48 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $25 | $0 | $0 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $29 | $3 | $35 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $29 | $4 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $45 | $89 | $117 | $93 |
| Gym | $66 | $15 | $30 | $57 | $37 | $69 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $59 | $57 | $163 | $112 |
| Massage | $56 | $37 | $31 | $21 | $75 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao |
| 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. | 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. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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 | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |