Berlin vs Bogota vs Budapest vs Panama City

Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,768,073 880,691
Official language(s) German Spanish Hungarian Spanish
Level of English Very high Low High Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December March - June, September - November December - April
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops.
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1230 $2359
Rent $939 $480 $499 $1036
Groceries $188 $82 $108 $236
Dining out $271 $174 $202 $371
Cafe $57 $22 $29 $43
Coworking space $174 $77 $120 $157
Mobile internet $23 $11 $9 $21
Public transportation $88 $23 $36 $12
Taxis $58 $28 $27 $48
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $13 $0
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $24 $35
Museums and sights $37 $7 $7 $9
Nightlife $63 $46 $43 $117
Gym $66 $15 $37 $37
Yoga $99 $57 $48 $163
Massage $56 $37 $26 $75
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Claro, Movistar
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% in restaurants, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Tu Chofer
Tap water 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. 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. 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.
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 Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja
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. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow