Berlin vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Chiang Mai vs Panama City vs Valencia

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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 1,166,978 880,691 834,000
Official language(s) German Spanish Romanian Thai Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Low High Low Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - October November - April December - April March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) THB - Thai Baht (฿) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1351 $974 $2359 $1976
Rent $939 $480 $615 $274 $1036 $869
Groceries $188 $82 $114 $169 $236 $146
Dining out $271 $174 $165 $108 $371 $292
Cafe $57 $22 $38 $45 $43 $42
Coworking space $174 $77 $133 $95 $157 $152
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $11 $21 $16
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $60 $12 $38
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $20 $48 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $10 $0 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $29 $8 $35 $73
Museums and sights $37 $7 $29 $8 $9 $44
Nightlife $63 $46 $45 $62 $117 $66
Gym $66 $15 $30 $41 $37 $34
Yoga $99 $57 $59 $55 $163 $87
Massage $56 $37 $31 $10 $75 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange AIS, DTAC Claro, Movistar Vodafone, Orange
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, not customary or expected elsewhere 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Grab Uber, Tu Chofer Cabify, FreeNow
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. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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 Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 90 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow