Berlin vs Bucharest vs Chiang Mai vs Panama City vs Prague vs Seoul

Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Population 3,400,000 1,830,000 1,166,978 880,691 1,305,737 9,963,452
Official language(s) German Romanian Thai Spanish Czech Korean
Level of English Very high High Low Low High Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit May - September April - October November - April December - April June - October March - May, September - November
Currency EUR - Euro (€) RON - Romanian Leu (L) THB - Thai Baht (฿) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $2200 $1351 $974 $2359 $1806 $2184
Rent $939 $615 $274 $1036 $780 $797
Groceries $188 $114 $169 $236 $158 $356
Dining out $271 $165 $108 $371 $240 $211
Cafe $57 $38 $45 $43 $53 $69
Coworking space $174 $133 $95 $157 $175 $222
Mobile internet $23 $7 $11 $21 $24 $40
Public transportation $88 $21 $60 $12 $61 $40
Taxis $58 $9 $20 $48 $33 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $10 $0 $19 $13
Sport and cultural events $64 $29 $8 $35 $19 $39
Museums and sights $37 $29 $8 $9 $35 $6
Nightlife $63 $45 $62 $117 $50 $93
Gym $66 $30 $41 $37 $56 $69
Yoga $99 $59 $55 $163 $66 $112
Massage $56 $31 $10 $75 $37 $75
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange AIS, DTAC Claro, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
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, not customary or expected elsewhere 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Star Taxi, Uber Grab Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Liftago Uber, Kakao
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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. 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! Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi 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 Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 90 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow