Berlin vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Chiang Mai vs Medellin vs Tbilisi

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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 1,166,978 2,427,000 1,108,700
Official language(s) German Spanish Romanian Thai Spanish Georgian
Level of English Very 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) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - October November - April January - April, December March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) THB - Thai Baht (฿) COP - Colombian Peso ($) 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 in some places Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1351 $974 $1293 $1462
Rent $939 $480 $615 $274 $732 $752
Groceries $188 $82 $114 $169 $87 $112
Dining out $271 $174 $165 $108 $131 $169
Cafe $57 $22 $38 $45 $18 $45
Coworking space $174 $77 $133 $95 $96 $125
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $11 $16 $4
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $60 $21 $8
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $20 $14 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $10 $0 $27
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $29 $8 $8 $21
Museums and sights $37 $7 $29 $8 $9 $9
Nightlife $63 $46 $45 $62 $73 $53
Gym $66 $15 $30 $41 $15 $33
Yoga $99 $57 $59 $55 $54 $37
Massage $56 $37 $31 $10 $20 $53
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange AIS, DTAC Claro, Tigo 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 Tip 10% in restaurants 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Grab EasyTaxi Yandex, Bolt
Tap water 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. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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 Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa 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 Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food 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 153 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow