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Population 3,400,000 2,427,000 8,850,000 8,323,340 880,691 1,305,737 1,108,700
Official language(s) German Spanish Spanish English (de facto) Spanish Czech Georgian
Level of English Very high Low Moderate Very high Low High Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit May - September January - April, December March - May, October, November April - June, September - November December - April June - October March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted in some places Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1293 $1867 $5431 $2359 $1806 $1462
Rent $939 $732 $778 $2891 $1036 $780 $752
Groceries $188 $87 $281 $383 $236 $158 $112
Dining out $271 $131 $182 $656 $371 $240 $169
Cafe $57 $18 $49 $72 $43 $53 $45
Coworking space $174 $96 $159 $326 $157 $175 $125
Mobile internet $23 $16 $25 $45 $21 $24 $4
Public transportation $88 $21 $11 $220 $12 $61 $8
Taxis $58 $14 $9 $78 $48 $33 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $0 $24 $30 $0 $19 $27
Sport and cultural events $64 $8 $81 $100 $35 $19 $21
Museums and sights $37 $9 $20 $74 $9 $35 $9
Nightlife $63 $73 $64 $195 $117 $50 $53
Gym $66 $15 $69 $55 $37 $56 $33
Yoga $99 $54 $65 $197 $163 $66 $37
Massage $56 $20 $51 $109 $75 $37 $53
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Claro, Tigo Telcel, Movistar AT&T, Verizon Claro, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services Tip 10% in restaurants 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber EasyTaxi Uber Uber, Lyft Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Liftago Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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. 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. Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams.
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow