Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | High | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Very High | Moderate |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | September - December | February - May | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | December - April | May - September | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $1230 | $1321 | $959 | $1293 | $1867 | $2359 | $1759 | $1976 |
Rent | $939 | $480 | $499 | $844 | $316 | $732 | $778 | $1036 | $717 | $869 |
Groceries | $188 | $82 | $108 | $98 | $161 | $87 | $281 | $236 | $148 | $146 |
Dining out | $271 | $174 | $202 | $121 | $128 | $131 | $182 | $371 | $280 | $292 |
Cafe | $57 | $22 | $29 | $25 | $35 | $18 | $49 | $43 | $45 | $42 |
Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $120 | $95 | $88 | $96 | $159 | $157 | $96 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $9 | $11 | $4 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $16 |
Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $36 | $9 | $15 | $21 | $11 | $12 | $95 | $38 |
Taxis | $58 | $28 | $27 | $9 | $15 | $14 | $9 | $48 | $25 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $13 | $14 | $0 | $0 | $24 | $0 | $10 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $24 | $24 | $6 | $8 | $81 | $35 | $45 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $7 | $4 | $2 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $24 | $44 |
Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $43 | $23 | $74 | $73 | $64 | $117 | $66 | $66 |
Gym | $66 | $15 | $37 | $14 | $34 | $15 | $69 | $37 | $56 | $34 |
Yoga | $99 | $57 | $48 | $19 | $71 | $54 | $65 | $163 | $82 | $87 |
Massage | $56 | $37 | $26 | $10 | $10 | $20 | $51 | $75 | $48 | $45 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | 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 | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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 dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |