Berlin vs Bogota vs New York City vs Prague

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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 8,323,340 1,305,737
Official language(s) German Spanish English (de facto) Czech
Level of English Very high Low Very high High
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - June, September - November June - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $5431 $1806
Rent $939 $480 $2891 $780
Groceries $188 $82 $383 $158
Dining out $271 $174 $656 $240
Cafe $57 $22 $72 $53
Coworking space $174 $77 $326 $175
Mobile internet $23 $11 $45 $24
Public transportation $88 $23 $220 $61
Taxis $58 $28 $78 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $30 $19
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $100 $19
Museums and sights $37 $7 $74 $35
Nightlife $63 $46 $195 $50
Gym $66 $15 $55 $56
Yoga $99 $57 $197 $66
Massage $56 $37 $109 $37
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, T-Mobile
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 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Uber, Lyft Uber, Liftago
Tap water 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. 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. 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!
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.
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. Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow