Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Czech |
Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | Low | High |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | January, February, October - December | January - April, December | December - April | June - October |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1167 | $1293 | $2359 | $1806 |
Rent | $615 | $503 | $732 | $1036 | $780 |
Groceries | $114 | $151 | $87 | $236 | $158 |
Dining out | $165 | $134 | $131 | $371 | $240 |
Cafe | $38 | $39 | $18 | $43 | $53 |
Coworking space | $133 | $72 | $96 | $157 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $16 | $21 | $24 |
Public transportation | $21 | $20 | $21 | $12 | $61 |
Taxis | $9 | $13 | $14 | $48 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $3 | $8 | $35 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $9 | $9 | $35 |
Nightlife | $45 | $89 | $73 | $117 | $50 |
Gym | $30 | $57 | $15 | $37 | $56 |
Yoga | $59 | $57 | $54 | $163 | $66 |
Massage | $31 | $21 | $20 | $75 | $37 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow |