Berlin vs Budapest vs Panama City vs Porto vs Valencia

Berlin 🇩🇪
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Population 3,400,000 1,768,073 880,691 237,559 834,000
Official language(s) German Hungarian Spanish Portuguese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High Low Very High Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September March - June, September - November December - April May - September March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (€) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1230 $2359 $1759 $1976
Rent $939 $499 $1036 $717 $869
Groceries $188 $108 $236 $148 $146
Dining out $271 $202 $371 $280 $292
Cafe $57 $29 $43 $45 $42
Coworking space $174 $120 $157 $96 $152
Mobile internet $23 $9 $21 $21 $16
Public transportation $88 $36 $12 $95 $38
Taxis $58 $27 $48 $25 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $0 $10 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $35 $45 $73
Museums and sights $37 $7 $9 $24 $44
Nightlife $63 $43 $117 $66 $66
Gym $66 $37 $37 $56 $34
Yoga $99 $48 $163 $82 $87
Massage $56 $26 $75 $48 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Claro, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, Orange
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable 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. 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. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow