Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Korean | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | November - April | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | December - April | June - October | March - May, September - November | March - June | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $974 | $2498 | $1867 | $2359 | $1806 | $2184 | $1462 | $1976 |
Rent | $939 | $480 | $274 | $1174 | $778 | $1036 | $780 | $797 | $752 | $869 |
Groceries | $188 | $82 | $169 | $175 | $281 | $236 | $158 | $356 | $112 | $146 |
Dining out | $271 | $174 | $108 | $313 | $182 | $371 | $240 | $211 | $169 | $292 |
Cafe | $57 | $22 | $45 | $51 | $49 | $43 | $53 | $69 | $45 | $42 |
Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $95 | $196 | $159 | $157 | $175 | $222 | $125 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $11 | $10 | $25 | $21 | $24 | $40 | $4 | $16 |
Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $60 | $78 | $11 | $12 | $61 | $40 | $8 | $38 |
Taxis | $58 | $28 | $20 | $44 | $9 | $48 | $33 | $41 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $10 | $49 | $24 | $0 | $19 | $13 | $27 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $8 | $54 | $81 | $35 | $19 | $39 | $21 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $8 | $20 | $20 | $9 | $35 | $6 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $62 | $82 | $64 | $117 | $50 | $93 | $53 | $66 |
Gym | $66 | $15 | $41 | $44 | $69 | $37 | $56 | $69 | $33 | $34 |
Yoga | $99 | $57 | $55 | $142 | $65 | $163 | $66 | $112 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $56 | $37 | $10 | $64 | $51 | $75 | $37 | $75 | $53 | $45 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | 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% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | 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. | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |