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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Low | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | January - April, December | December - April | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $1293 | $2359 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $480 | $732 | $1036 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $82 | $87 | $236 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $174 | $131 | $371 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $22 | $18 | $43 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $96 | $157 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $16 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $21 | $12 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $28 | $14 | $48 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $0 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $8 | $35 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $9 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $73 | $117 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $15 | $15 | $37 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $54 | $163 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $37 | $20 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | 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 | 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. | 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. | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |