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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | High | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - April, December | December - April | January - May, October - December | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1293 | $2359 | $2143 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $732 | $1036 | $923 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $87 | $236 | $127 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $131 | $371 | $207 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $18 | $43 | $42 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $96 | $157 | $160 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $16 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $12 | $17 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $14 | $48 | $9 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $0 | $49 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $8 | $35 | $97 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $9 | $9 | $217 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $73 | $117 | $77 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $15 | $37 | $42 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $54 | $163 | $54 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $20 | $75 | $101 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | 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 | 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! | 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |