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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 880,691 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Very High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | December - April | May - September |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| 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 |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1549 | $2359 | $1759 |
| Rent | $939 | $618 | $1036 | $717 |
| Groceries | $188 | $129 | $236 | $148 |
| Dining out | $271 | $269 | $371 | $280 |
| Cafe | $57 | $32 | $43 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $157 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $12 | $95 |
| Taxis | $58 | $21 | $48 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $0 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $35 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $9 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $117 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $36 | $37 | $56 |
| Yoga | $99 | $56 | $163 | $82 |
| Massage | $56 | $30 | $75 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| 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 |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| 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 |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |