Austin vs Barcelona vs Berlin vs Bogota vs Hanoi vs Tbilisi

Austin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Barcelona ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Bogota ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Population 926,426 5,585,556 3,400,000 10,978,360 8,053,663 1,108,700
Official language(s) English (de facto) Catalan, Spanish German Spanish Vietnamese Georgian
Level of English Very high High Very high Low Moderate Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November April - June, September - November May - September January - March, December January, February, October - December March - June
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) COP - Colombian Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost evewhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes No No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $2384 $2200 $1097 $1167 $1462
Rent $1650 $932 $939 $480 $503 $752
Groceries $243 $121 $188 $82 $151 $112
Dining out $396 $403 $271 $174 $134 $169
Cafe $66 $45 $57 $22 $39 $45
Coworking space $331 $213 $174 $77 $72 $125
Mobile internet $40 $10 $23 $11 $4 $4
Public transportation $110 $127 $88 $23 $20 $8
Taxis $73 $48 $58 $28 $13 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $24 $17 $17 $0 $27
Sport and cultural events $54 $81 $64 $22 $3 $21
Museums and sights $11 $33 $37 $7 $4 $9
Nightlife $124 $112 $63 $46 $89 $53
Gym $62 $81 $66 $15 $57 $33
Yoga $139 $93 $99 $57 $57 $37
Massage $89 $59 $56 $37 $21 $53
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Movistar Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Viettel, Mobifone Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere 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 Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs.
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Cabify, FreeNow Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Grab, GoViet Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. 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. 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. Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams.
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 98 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow