Berlin vs Bogota vs Hanoi vs New York City vs Porto

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Bogota ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 8,053,663 8,323,340 237,559
Official language(s) German Spanish Vietnamese English (de facto) Portuguese
Level of English Very high Low Moderate Very high Very High
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December January, February, October - December April - June, September - November May - September
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) COP - Colombian Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1167 $5431 $1759
Rent $939 $480 $503 $2891 $717
Groceries $188 $82 $151 $383 $148
Dining out $271 $174 $134 $656 $280
Cafe $57 $22 $39 $72 $45
Coworking space $174 $77 $72 $326 $96
Mobile internet $23 $11 $4 $45 $21
Public transportation $88 $23 $20 $220 $95
Taxis $58 $28 $13 $78 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $0 $30 $10
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $3 $100 $45
Museums and sights $37 $7 $4 $74 $24
Nightlife $63 $46 $89 $195 $66
Gym $66 $15 $57 $55 $56
Yoga $99 $57 $57 $197 $82
Massage $56 $37 $21 $109 $48
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Viettel, Mobifone AT&T, Verizon 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 Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Grab, GoViet Uber, Lyft Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water 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. A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. 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. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts.
Local food specialities Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. 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. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow