Berlin vs Panama City vs Sofia

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Sofia ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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Population 3,400,000 880,691 1,270,169
Official language(s) German Spanish Bulgarian
Level of English Very high Low High
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit May - September December - April April-June, September-October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ)
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 $1289
Rent $939 $1036 $567
Groceries $188 $236 $10
Dining out $271 $371 $227
Cafe $57 $43 $27
Coworking space $174 $157 $140
Mobile internet $23 $21 $10
Public transportation $88 $12 $30
Taxis $58 $48 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $0 $40
Sport and cultural events $64 $35 $18
Museums and sights $37 $9 $12
Nightlife $63 $117 $82
Gym $66 $37 $23
Yoga $99 $163 $62
Massage $56 $75 $29
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Claro, Movistar A1, Telenor, Vivacom
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Tu Chofer TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital.
Local food specialities Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas.
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 20 options on HappyCow