Berlin vs Bucharest vs Buenos Aires vs Panama City vs Prague

Berlin 🇩🇪
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population 3,400,000 1,830,000 2,900,000 880,691 1,305,737
Official language(s) German Romanian Spanish Spanish Czech
Level of English Very high High High Low High
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit May - September April - October September - December December - April June - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) RON - Romanian Leu (L) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1351 $1321 $2359 $1806
Rent $939 $615 $844 $1036 $780
Groceries $188 $114 $98 $236 $158
Dining out $271 $165 $121 $371 $240
Cafe $57 $38 $25 $43 $53
Coworking space $174 $133 $95 $157 $175
Mobile internet $23 $7 $11 $21 $24
Public transportation $88 $21 $9 $12 $61
Taxis $58 $9 $9 $48 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $14 $0 $19
Sport and cultural events $64 $29 $24 $35 $19
Museums and sights $37 $29 $4 $9 $35
Nightlife $63 $45 $23 $117 $50
Gym $66 $30 $14 $37 $56
Yoga $99 $59 $19 $163 $66
Massage $56 $31 $10 $75 $37
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange Movistar, Claro, Personal Claro, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Star Taxi, Uber Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Liftago
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options 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!
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow