Berlin vs Mexico City vs Panama City vs Prague

Berlin 🇩🇪
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Population 3,400,000 8,850,000 880,691 1,305,737
Official language(s) German Spanish Spanish Czech
Level of English Very high Moderate Low High
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit May - September March - May, October, November December - April June - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1867 $2359 $1806
Rent $939 $778 $1036 $780
Groceries $188 $281 $236 $158
Dining out $271 $182 $371 $240
Cafe $57 $49 $43 $53
Coworking space $174 $159 $157 $175
Mobile internet $23 $25 $21 $24
Public transportation $88 $11 $12 $61
Taxis $58 $9 $48 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $24 $0 $19
Sport and cultural events $64 $81 $35 $19
Museums and sights $37 $20 $9 $35
Nightlife $63 $64 $117 $50
Gym $66 $69 $37 $56
Yoga $99 $65 $163 $66
Massage $56 $51 $75 $37
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Telcel, Movistar Claro, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Liftago
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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!
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels 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.
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops 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
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow