Berlin vs Buenos Aires vs Cape Town vs Hanoi vs Panama City vs Valencia

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Buenos Aires ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Cape Town ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 3,400,000 2,900,000 4,617,560 8,053,663 880,691 834,000
Official language(s) German Spanish Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English Vietnamese Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High Very high Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Cape Town International Airport (CPT) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September September - December March - May, September - November January, February, October - December December - April March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) ZAR - South African Rand (R) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1321 $1549 $1167 $2359 $1976
Rent $939 $844 $618 $503 $1036 $869
Groceries $188 $98 $129 $151 $236 $146
Dining out $271 $121 $269 $134 $371 $292
Cafe $57 $25 $32 $39 $43 $42
Coworking space $174 $95 $151 $72 $157 $152
Mobile internet $23 $11 $27 $4 $21 $16
Public transportation $88 $9 $55 $20 $12 $38
Taxis $58 $9 $21 $13 $48 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $14 $49 $0 $0 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $19 $3 $35 $73
Museums and sights $37 $4 $15 $4 $9 $44
Nightlife $63 $23 $43 $89 $117 $66
Gym $66 $14 $36 $57 $37 $34
Yoga $99 $19 $56 $57 $163 $87
Massage $56 $10 $30 $21 $75 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Movistar, Claro, Personal MTN, Vodacom Viettel, Mobifone Claro, Movistar Vodafone, Orange
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber, Bolt Grab, GoViet Uber, Tu Chofer Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. 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. 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 24 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow