Berlin vs Bucharest vs Medellin vs Prague

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Population 3,400,000 1,830,000 2,427,000 1,305,737
Official language(s) German Romanian Spanish Czech
Level of English Very high High Low High
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit May - September April - October January - April, December June - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) RON - Romanian Leu (L) COP - Colombian Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1351 $1293 $1806
Rent $939 $615 $732 $780
Groceries $188 $114 $87 $158
Dining out $271 $165 $131 $240
Cafe $57 $38 $18 $53
Coworking space $174 $133 $96 $175
Mobile internet $23 $7 $16 $24
Public transportation $88 $21 $21 $61
Taxis $58 $9 $14 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $0 $19
Sport and cultural events $64 $29 $8 $19
Museums and sights $37 $29 $9 $35
Nightlife $63 $45 $73 $50
Gym $66 $30 $15 $56
Yoga $99 $59 $54 $66
Massage $56 $31 $20 $37
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange Claro, Tigo Vodafone, T-Mobile
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis Tip 10% in restaurants 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Star Taxi, Uber EasyTaxi Uber, Liftago
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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 Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow