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Population 3,400,000 1,125,316 8,850,000 880,691 1,305,737 1,270,169
Official language(s) German Vietnamese Spanish Spanish Czech Bulgarian
Level of English Very high Low Moderate Low High High
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit May - September February - May March - May, October, November December - April June - October April-June, September-October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $2200 $959 $1867 $2359 $1806 $1289
Rent $939 $316 $778 $1036 $780 $567
Groceries $188 $161 $281 $236 $158 $10
Dining out $271 $128 $182 $371 $240 $227
Cafe $57 $35 $49 $43 $53 $27
Coworking space $174 $88 $159 $157 $175 $140
Mobile internet $23 $4 $25 $21 $24 $10
Public transportation $88 $15 $11 $12 $61 $30
Taxis $58 $15 $9 $48 $33 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $0 $24 $0 $19 $40
Sport and cultural events $64 $6 $81 $35 $19 $18
Museums and sights $37 $2 $20 $9 $35 $12
Nightlife $63 $74 $64 $117 $50 $82
Gym $66 $34 $69 $37 $56 $23
Yoga $99 $71 $65 $163 $66 $62
Massage $56 $10 $51 $75 $37 $29
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Viettel, Vinafone Telcel, Movistar Claro, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile A1, Telenor, Vivacom
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Grab Uber Uber, Tu Chofer 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 Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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! 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 Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja 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 Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas.
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