Berlin vs Budapest vs Hanoi vs Medellin vs Panama City vs Rio de Janeiro

Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Population 3,400,000 1,768,073 8,053,663 2,427,000 880,691 6,718,903
Official language(s) German Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Spanish Portuguese
Level of English Very high High Moderate Low Low Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Galeão International Airport
Most common months to visit May - September March - June, September - November January, February, October - December January - April, December December - April January - March, December
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) COP - Colombian Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $2200 $1230 $1167 $1293 $2359 $1833
Rent $939 $499 $503 $732 $1036 $1066
Groceries $188 $108 $151 $87 $236 $95
Dining out $271 $202 $134 $131 $371 $210
Cafe $57 $29 $39 $18 $43 $25
Coworking space $174 $120 $72 $96 $157 $130
Mobile internet $23 $9 $4 $16 $21 $7
Public transportation $88 $36 $20 $21 $12 $33
Taxis $58 $27 $13 $14 $48 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $0 $0 $0 $16
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $3 $8 $35 $55
Museums and sights $37 $7 $4 $9 $9 $26
Nightlife $63 $43 $89 $73 $117 $54
Gym $66 $37 $57 $15 $37 $31
Yoga $99 $48 $57 $54 $163 $40
Massage $56 $26 $21 $20 $75 $32
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Claro, Tigo Claro, Movistar Tim, Claro, Vivo
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Tip 10% in restaurants 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet EasyTaxi Uber, Tu Chofer Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. 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. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common.
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros.
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city.
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 54 options on Happy Cow