Barcelona vs Berlin vs Bucharest vs Medellin vs Panama City vs Tbilisi

Barcelona 🇪🇸
Remove
Berlin 🇩🇪
Remove
Bucharest 🇷🇴
Remove
Medellin 🇨🇴
Remove
Panama City 🇵🇦
Remove
Tbilisi 🇬🇪
Remove
Population 5,585,556 3,400,000 1,830,000 2,427,000 880,691 1,108,700
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish German Romanian Spanish Spanish Georgian
Level of English High Very high High Low Low Low
Main airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November May - September April - October January - April, December December - April March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (€) EUR - Euro (€) RON - Romanian Leu (L) COP - Colombian Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost evewhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2384 $2200 $1351 $1293 $2359 $1462
Rent $932 $939 $615 $732 $1036 $752
Groceries $121 $188 $114 $87 $236 $112
Dining out $403 $271 $165 $131 $371 $169
Cafe $45 $57 $38 $18 $43 $45
Coworking space $213 $174 $133 $96 $157 $125
Mobile internet $10 $23 $7 $16 $21 $4
Public transportation $127 $88 $21 $21 $12 $8
Taxis $48 $58 $9 $14 $48 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $17 $25 $0 $0 $27
Sport and cultural events $81 $64 $29 $8 $35 $21
Museums and sights $33 $37 $29 $9 $9 $9
Nightlife $112 $63 $45 $73 $117 $53
Gym $81 $66 $30 $15 $37 $33
Yoga $93 $99 $59 $54 $163 $37
Massage $59 $56 $31 $20 $75 $53
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange Claro, Tigo Claro, Movistar Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere 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% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Cabify, FreeNow Mytaxi, Uber Star Taxi, Uber EasyTaxi Uber, Tu Chofer Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine 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 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 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. 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 Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo 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 Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots 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 Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 98 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow