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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 517,000 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Very high | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October | January - April, December | December - April |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1549 | $1167 | $1984 | $1293 | $2359 |
| Rent | $939 | $618 | $503 | $965 | $732 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $188 | $129 | $151 | $136 | $87 | $236 |
| Dining out | $271 | $269 | $134 | $271 | $131 | $371 |
| Cafe | $57 | $32 | $39 | $37 | $18 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $72 | $164 | $96 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $4 | $24 | $16 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $20 | $63 | $21 | $12 |
| Taxis | $58 | $21 | $13 | $27 | $14 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $0 | $18 | $0 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $3 | $29 | $8 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $4 | $24 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $89 | $47 | $73 | $117 |
| Gym | $66 | $36 | $57 | $65 | $15 | $37 |
| Yoga | $99 | $56 | $57 | $65 | $54 | $163 |
| Massage | $56 | $30 | $21 | $50 | $20 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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 sautéed 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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 | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |