Berlin vs Medellin vs Prague vs Seoul vs Sofia

Berlin 🇩🇪
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Population 3,400,000 2,427,000 1,305,737 9,963,452 1,270,169
Official language(s) German Spanish Czech Korean Bulgarian
Level of English Very high Low High Moderate High
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit May - September January - April, December June - October March - May, September - November April-June, September-October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) KRW - South Korean won (₩) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted in some places Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes No No
Average monthly costs $2200 $1293 $1806 $2184 $1289
Rent $939 $732 $780 $797 $567
Groceries $188 $87 $158 $356 $10
Dining out $271 $131 $240 $211 $227
Cafe $57 $18 $53 $69 $27
Coworking space $174 $96 $175 $222 $140
Mobile internet $23 $16 $24 $40 $10
Public transportation $88 $21 $61 $40 $30
Taxis $58 $14 $33 $41 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $0 $19 $13 $40
Sport and cultural events $64 $8 $19 $39 $18
Museums and sights $37 $9 $35 $6 $12
Nightlife $63 $73 $50 $93 $82
Gym $66 $15 $56 $69 $23
Yoga $99 $54 $66 $112 $62
Massage $56 $20 $37 $75 $29
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Claro, Tigo Vodafone, T-Mobile KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus A1, Telenor, Vivacom
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services Tip 10% in restaurants 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber EasyTaxi Uber, Liftago Uber, Kakao TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable 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 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! Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. 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 Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam 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 Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets 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 112 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow