Berlin 🇩🇪
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | High | Low |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | December - April | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October | May - October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
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 in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1549 | $1167 | $1293 | $1867 | $2359 | $2143 | $1289 | $1363 |
Rent | $939 | $618 | $503 | $732 | $778 | $1036 | $923 | $567 | $658 |
Groceries | $188 | $129 | $151 | $87 | $281 | $236 | $127 | $10 | $150 |
Dining out | $271 | $269 | $134 | $131 | $182 | $371 | $207 | $227 | $10 |
Cafe | $57 | $32 | $39 | $18 | $49 | $43 | $42 | $27 | $28 |
Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $72 | $96 | $159 | $157 | $160 | $140 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $4 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $10 | $3 |
Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $20 | $21 | $11 | $12 | $17 | $30 | $53 |
Taxis | $58 | $21 | $13 | $14 | $9 | $48 | $9 | $12 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $0 | $0 | $24 | $0 | $49 | $40 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $3 | $8 | $81 | $35 | $97 | $18 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $4 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $217 | $12 | $9 |
Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $89 | $73 | $64 | $117 | $77 | $82 | $118 |
Gym | $66 | $36 | $57 | $15 | $69 | $37 | $42 | $23 | $72 |
Yoga | $99 | $56 | $57 | $54 | $65 | $163 | $54 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $56 | $30 | $21 | $20 | $51 | $75 | $101 | $29 | $10 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
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%. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |