Berlin vs Cape Town vs Hanoi vs Panama City

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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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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Population 3,400,000 4,617,560 8,053,663 880,691
Official language(s) German Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English Vietnamese Spanish
Level of English Very high Very high Moderate Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Cape Town International Airport (CPT) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Most common months to visit May - September March - May, September - November January, February, October - December December - April
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) ZAR - South African Rand (R) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) 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 but not in smaller shops.
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1549 $1167 $2359
Rent $939 $618 $503 $1036
Groceries $188 $129 $151 $236
Dining out $271 $269 $134 $371
Cafe $57 $32 $39 $43
Coworking space $174 $151 $72 $157
Mobile internet $23 $27 $4 $21
Public transportation $88 $55 $20 $12
Taxis $58 $21 $13 $48
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $49 $0 $0
Sport and cultural events $64 $19 $3 $35
Museums and sights $37 $15 $4 $9
Nightlife $63 $43 $89 $117
Gym $66 $36 $57 $37
Yoga $99 $56 $57 $163
Massage $56 $30 $21 $75
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone MTN, Vodacom Viettel, Mobifone 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%. 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Bolt Grab, GoViet Uber, Tu Chofer
Tap water 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 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.
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 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 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 7 options on HappyCow