Berlin vs Bogota vs Larnaca vs New York City

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Bogota ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Larnaca ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 144,900 8,323,340
Official language(s) German Spanish Greek English (de facto)
Level of English Very high Low High Very high
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December March - May, October - December April - June, September - November
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) COP - Colombian Peso ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) USD - US Dollar ($)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1959 $5431
Rent $939 $480 $678 $2891
Groceries $188 $82 $157 $383
Dining out $271 $174 $261 $656
Cafe $57 $22 $56 $72
Coworking space $174 $77 $209 $326
Mobile internet $23 $11 $35 $45
Public transportation $88 $23 $63 $220
Taxis $58 $28 $42 $78
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $45 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $28 $100
Museums and sights $37 $7 $8 $74
Nightlife $63 $46 $110 $195
Gym $66 $15 $107 $55
Yoga $99 $57 $105 $197
Massage $56 $37 $54 $109
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN AT&T, Verizon
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify nTaxi Uber, Lyft
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. 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.
Local food specialities Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options.
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 309 options on HappyCow