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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Moderate | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | September - December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | December - April | January - May, October - December | May - September |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $1321 | $1867 | $5431 | $2359 | $2143 | $1759 |
| Rent | $939 | $480 | $844 | $778 | $2891 | $1036 | $923 | $717 |
| Groceries | $188 | $82 | $98 | $281 | $383 | $236 | $127 | $148 |
| Dining out | $271 | $174 | $121 | $182 | $656 | $371 | $207 | $280 |
| Cafe | $57 | $22 | $25 | $49 | $72 | $43 | $42 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $95 | $159 | $326 | $157 | $160 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $11 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $9 | $11 | $220 | $12 | $17 | $95 |
| Taxis | $58 | $28 | $9 | $9 | $78 | $48 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $14 | $24 | $30 | $0 | $49 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $24 | $81 | $100 | $35 | $97 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $4 | $20 | $74 | $9 | $217 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $23 | $64 | $195 | $117 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $15 | $14 | $69 | $55 | $37 | $42 | $56 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $19 | $65 | $197 | $163 | $54 | $82 |
| Massage | $56 | $37 | $10 | $51 | $109 | $75 | $101 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| 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% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| 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 restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |