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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - June, September and October | December - April | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $659 | $2359 | $2143 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $354 | $1036 | $923 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $44 | $236 | $127 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $81 | $371 | $207 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $18 | $43 | $42 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $49 | $157 | $160 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $3 | $21 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $6 | $12 | $17 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $6 | $48 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $2 | $0 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $11 | $35 | $97 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $9 | $217 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $22 | $117 | $77 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $9 | $37 | $42 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $23 | $163 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $15 | $75 | $101 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | 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 |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |