Berlin vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Chiang Mai

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Bogota ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 1,166,978
Official language(s) German Spanish Romanian Thai
Level of English Very high Low High Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - October November - April
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places.
Remote worker visa Yes No No No
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1351 $974
Rent $939 $480 $615 $274
Groceries $188 $82 $114 $169
Dining out $271 $174 $165 $108
Cafe $57 $22 $38 $45
Coworking space $174 $77 $133 $95
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $11
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $60
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $20
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $10
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $29 $8
Museums and sights $37 $7 $29 $8
Nightlife $63 $46 $45 $62
Gym $66 $15 $30 $41
Yoga $99 $57 $59 $55
Massage $56 $37 $31 $10
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange AIS, DTAC
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 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Grab
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. Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables.
Local food specialities Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua Sarmale, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, covrig, papanasi Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua
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. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 90 options on HappyCow