Berlin vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Chiang Mai vs Hanoi vs Panama City

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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 1,166,978 8,053,663 880,691
Official language(s) German Spanish Romanian Thai Vietnamese Spanish
Level of English Very high Low High Low Moderate Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - October November - April January, February, October - December December - April
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) THB - Thai Baht (฿) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops.
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1351 $974 $1167 $2359
Rent $939 $480 $615 $274 $503 $1036
Groceries $188 $82 $114 $169 $151 $236
Dining out $271 $174 $165 $108 $134 $371
Cafe $57 $22 $38 $45 $39 $43
Coworking space $174 $77 $133 $95 $72 $157
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $11 $4 $21
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $60 $20 $12
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $20 $13 $48
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $10 $0 $0
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $29 $8 $3 $35
Museums and sights $37 $7 $29 $8 $4 $9
Nightlife $63 $46 $45 $62 $89 $117
Gym $66 $15 $30 $41 $57 $37
Yoga $99 $57 $59 $55 $57 $163
Massage $56 $37 $31 $10 $21 $75
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange AIS, DTAC Viettel, Mobifone Claro, Movistar
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 Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Grab Grab, GoViet Uber, Tu Chofer
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. 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.
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. 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 Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 90 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow