Berlin vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Da Nang vs Medellin vs Mexico City

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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 1,125,316 2,427,000 8,850,000
Official language(s) German Spanish Romanian Vietnamese Spanish Spanish
Level of English Very high Low High Low Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - October February - May January - April, December March - May, October, November
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in some places Widely accepted (less with AMEX)
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1351 $959 $1293 $1867
Rent $939 $480 $615 $316 $732 $778
Groceries $188 $82 $114 $161 $87 $281
Dining out $271 $174 $165 $128 $131 $182
Cafe $57 $22 $38 $35 $18 $49
Coworking space $174 $77 $133 $88 $96 $159
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $4 $16 $25
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $15 $21 $11
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $15 $14 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $0 $0 $24
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $29 $6 $8 $81
Museums and sights $37 $7 $29 $2 $9 $20
Nightlife $63 $46 $45 $74 $73 $64
Gym $66 $15 $30 $34 $15 $69
Yoga $99 $57 $59 $71 $54 $65
Massage $56 $37 $31 $10 $20 $51
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Viettel, Vinafone Claro, Tigo Telcel, 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 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Tip 10% in restaurants 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Grab EasyTaxi Uber
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. 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. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese
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 Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas
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 Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow