Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 880,691 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | High | Low | Low | Low |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | April - October | November - April | March - May, October - December | May - September | December - April | March - June |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $1351 | $974 | $1959 | $922 | $2359 | $1462 |
Rent | $939 | $480 | $615 | $274 | $678 | $400 | $1036 | $752 |
Groceries | $188 | $82 | $114 | $169 | $157 | $91 | $236 | $112 |
Dining out | $271 | $174 | $165 | $108 | $261 | $151 | $371 | $169 |
Cafe | $57 | $22 | $38 | $45 | $56 | $21 | $43 | $45 |
Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $133 | $95 | $209 | $79 | $157 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $7 | $11 | $35 | $4 | $21 | $4 |
Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $21 | $60 | $63 | $5 | $12 | $8 |
Taxis | $58 | $28 | $9 | $20 | $42 | $12 | $48 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $25 | $10 | $45 | $16 | $0 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $29 | $8 | $28 | $13 | $35 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $29 | $8 | $8 | $9 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $45 | $62 | $110 | $43 | $117 | $53 |
Gym | $66 | $15 | $30 | $41 | $107 | $22 | $37 | $33 |
Yoga | $99 | $57 | $59 | $55 | $105 | $30 | $163 | $37 |
Massage | $56 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $54 | $27 | $75 | $53 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, 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% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | 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 | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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 | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |