Berlin vs Bucharest vs Da Nang vs Medellin vs Panama City

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Medellin ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Population 3,400,000 1,830,000 1,125,316 2,427,000 880,691
Official language(s) German Romanian Vietnamese Spanish Spanish
Level of English Very high High Low Low Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Most common months to visit May - September April - October February - May January - April, December December - April
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) RON - Romanian Leu (L) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) COP - Colombian Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops.
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1351 $959 $1293 $2359
Rent $939 $615 $316 $732 $1036
Groceries $188 $114 $161 $87 $236
Dining out $271 $165 $128 $131 $371
Cafe $57 $38 $35 $18 $43
Coworking space $174 $133 $88 $96 $157
Mobile internet $23 $7 $4 $16 $21
Public transportation $88 $21 $15 $21 $12
Taxis $58 $9 $15 $14 $48
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $0 $0 $0
Sport and cultural events $64 $29 $6 $8 $35
Museums and sights $37 $29 $2 $9 $9
Nightlife $63 $45 $74 $73 $117
Gym $66 $30 $34 $15 $37
Yoga $99 $59 $71 $54 $163
Massage $56 $31 $10 $20 $75
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange Viettel, Vinafone Claro, Tigo Claro, Movistar
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 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Tip 10% in restaurants 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Star Taxi, Uber Grab EasyTaxi Uber, Tu Chofer
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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.
Local food specialities Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Sarmale, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, covrig, papanasi Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow