Berlin vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Lisbon vs Panama City vs Seoul

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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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 517,000 880,691 9,963,452
Official language(s) German Spanish Romanian Portuguese Spanish Korean
Level of English Very high Low High Very high Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - October March - May, September, October December - April March - May, September - November
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) EUR - Euro (€) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
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 everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1351 $1984 $2359 $2184
Rent $939 $480 $615 $965 $1036 $797
Groceries $188 $82 $114 $136 $236 $356
Dining out $271 $174 $165 $271 $371 $211
Cafe $57 $22 $38 $37 $43 $69
Coworking space $174 $77 $133 $164 $157 $222
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $24 $21 $40
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $63 $12 $40
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $27 $48 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $18 $0 $13
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $29 $29 $35 $39
Museums and sights $37 $7 $29 $24 $9 $6
Nightlife $63 $46 $45 $47 $117 $93
Gym $66 $15 $30 $65 $37 $69
Yoga $99 $57 $59 $65 $163 $112
Massage $56 $37 $31 $50 $75 $75
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Vodafone 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 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Uber, FreeNow Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Kakao
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. 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 Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana 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 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 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 401 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow