Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 |
Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | English (de facto) | Spanish |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Very high | Low |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September - November | December - April |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | 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 everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1549 | $1167 | $5431 | $2359 |
Rent | $939 | $618 | $503 | $2891 | $1036 |
Groceries | $188 | $129 | $151 | $383 | $236 |
Dining out | $271 | $269 | $134 | $656 | $371 |
Cafe | $57 | $32 | $39 | $72 | $43 |
Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $72 | $326 | $157 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $4 | $45 | $21 |
Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $20 | $220 | $12 |
Taxis | $58 | $21 | $13 | $78 | $48 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $0 | $30 | $0 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $3 | $100 | $35 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $4 | $74 | $9 |
Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $89 | $195 | $117 |
Gym | $66 | $36 | $57 | $55 | $37 |
Yoga | $99 | $56 | $57 | $197 | $163 |
Massage | $56 | $30 | $21 | $109 | $75 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | AT&T, Verizon | 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%. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 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. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | 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 | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow |