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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | December - April | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $2359 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $480 | $1036 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $82 | $236 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $174 | $371 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $22 | $43 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $157 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $12 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $28 | $48 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $35 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $117 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $15 | $37 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $163 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $37 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | 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 | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | 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. | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | 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 | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | 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 | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |