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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Thai | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | November - April | December - April | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | 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 almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $974 | $2359 | $2184 | $1289 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $480 | $274 | $1036 | $797 | $567 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $82 | $169 | $236 | $356 | $10 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $174 | $108 | $371 | $211 | $227 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $22 | $45 | $43 | $69 | $27 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $95 | $157 | $222 | $140 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $11 | $21 | $40 | $10 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $60 | $12 | $40 | $30 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $28 | $20 | $48 | $41 | $12 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $10 | $0 | $13 | $40 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $8 | $35 | $39 | $18 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $8 | $9 | $6 | $12 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $62 | $117 | $93 | $82 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $15 | $41 | $37 | $69 | $23 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $55 | $163 | $112 | $62 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $37 | $10 | $75 | $75 | $29 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | 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 | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 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, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| 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. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | 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 | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | 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 dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | 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 | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |