Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 |
Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Very High | Low |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | December - April | May - September | January - March, December |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1549 | $2359 | $1759 | $1833 |
Rent | $939 | $618 | $1036 | $717 | $1066 |
Groceries | $188 | $129 | $236 | $148 | $95 |
Dining out | $271 | $269 | $371 | $280 | $210 |
Cafe | $57 | $32 | $43 | $45 | $25 |
Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $157 | $96 | $130 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $21 | $21 | $7 |
Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $12 | $95 | $33 |
Taxis | $58 | $21 | $48 | $25 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $0 | $10 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $35 | $45 | $55 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $9 | $24 | $26 |
Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $117 | $66 | $54 |
Gym | $66 | $36 | $37 | $56 | $31 |
Yoga | $99 | $56 | $163 | $82 | $40 |
Massage | $56 | $30 | $75 | $48 | $32 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
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. | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
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 | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |