Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
|
Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
|
Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
|
|
Population | 3,400,000 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Korean |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | December - April | March - May, September - November |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $2359 | $2184 |
Rent | $939 | $1036 | $797 |
Groceries | $188 | $236 | $356 |
Dining out | $271 | $371 | $211 |
Cafe | $57 | $43 | $69 |
Coworking space | $174 | $157 | $222 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $21 | $40 |
Public transportation | $88 | $12 | $40 |
Taxis | $58 | $48 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $35 | $39 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $9 | $6 |
Nightlife | $63 | $117 | $93 |
Gym | $66 | $37 | $69 |
Yoga | $99 | $163 | $112 |
Massage | $56 | $75 | $75 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |