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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | December - April | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | 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 | $1549 | $1293 | $2359 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $618 | $732 | $1036 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $129 | $87 | $236 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $269 | $131 | $371 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $32 | $18 | $43 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $96 | $157 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $16 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $21 | $12 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $21 | $14 | $48 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $0 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $8 | $35 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $9 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $73 | $117 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $36 | $15 | $37 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $56 | $54 | $163 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $30 | $20 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | 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 | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | 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 | 24 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |