Berlin vs Bogota vs Buenos Aires vs Istanbul vs Panama City vs Seoul vs Ubud vs Valencia

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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 2,900,000 15,520,000 880,691 9,963,452 112,490 834,000
Official language(s) German Spanish Spanish Turkish Spanish Korean Indonesian and Balinese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Low High Low Low Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Istanbul Airport (IST) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December September - December April - June, September and October December - April March - May, September - November May - October March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) KRW - South Korean won (₩) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in most places Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1321 $659 $2359 $2184 $1363 $1976
Rent $939 $480 $844 $354 $1036 $797 $658 $869
Groceries $188 $82 $98 $44 $236 $356 $150 $146
Dining out $271 $174 $121 $81 $371 $211 $10 $292
Cafe $57 $22 $25 $18 $43 $69 $28 $42
Coworking space $174 $77 $95 $49 $157 $222 $106 $152
Mobile internet $23 $11 $11 $3 $21 $40 $3 $16
Public transportation $88 $23 $9 $6 $12 $40 $53 $38
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $6 $48 $41 $13 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $14 $2 $0 $13 $33 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $24 $11 $35 $39 $14 $73
Museums and sights $37 $7 $4 $15 $9 $6 $9 $44
Nightlife $63 $46 $23 $22 $117 $93 $118 $66
Gym $66 $15 $14 $9 $37 $69 $72 $34
Yoga $99 $57 $19 $23 $163 $112 $87 $87
Massage $56 $37 $10 $15 $75 $75 $10 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Movistar, Claro, Personal Turkcell, Turk Telekom Claro, Movistar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Telkomsel, XL Axiata 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 and cafés is common, not common at bars Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) BiTaksi Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Kakao Grab, GoJek Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish 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. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. 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 Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum 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. Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 59 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow