Berlin vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Budapest vs Playa del Carmen vs Tbilisi

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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 1,768,073 259,453 1,108,700
Official language(s) German Spanish Romanian Hungarian Spanish Georgian
Level of English Very high Low High High Moderate Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - October March - June, September - November January - May, October - December March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1351 $1230 $2143 $1462
Rent $939 $480 $615 $499 $923 $752
Groceries $188 $82 $114 $108 $127 $112
Dining out $271 $174 $165 $202 $207 $169
Cafe $57 $22 $38 $29 $42 $45
Coworking space $174 $77 $133 $120 $160 $125
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $9 $21 $4
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $36 $17 $8
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $27 $9 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $13 $49 $27
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $29 $24 $97 $21
Museums and sights $37 $7 $29 $7 $217 $9
Nightlife $63 $46 $45 $43 $77 $53
Gym $66 $15 $30 $37 $42 $33
Yoga $99 $57 $59 $48 $54 $37
Massage $56 $37 $31 $26 $101 $53
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Telcel, Movistar Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 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 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10-15% for restaurants 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi N/A Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine 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. Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices 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 Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow