Berlin vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Chiang Mai vs New York City vs Tbilisi

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Bogota ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 1,166,978 8,323,340 1,108,700
Official language(s) German Spanish Romanian Thai English (de facto) Georgian
Level of English Very high Low High Low Very high Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - October November - April April - June, September - November March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) USD - US Dollar ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ)
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 everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1351 $974 $5431 $1462
Rent $939 $480 $615 $274 $2891 $752
Groceries $188 $82 $114 $169 $383 $112
Dining out $271 $174 $165 $108 $656 $169
Cafe $57 $22 $38 $45 $72 $45
Coworking space $174 $77 $133 $95 $326 $125
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $11 $45 $4
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $60 $220 $8
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $20 $78 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $10 $30 $27
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $29 $8 $100 $21
Museums and sights $37 $7 $29 $8 $74 $9
Nightlife $63 $46 $45 $62 $195 $53
Gym $66 $15 $30 $41 $55 $33
Yoga $99 $57 $59 $55 $197 $37
Massage $56 $37 $31 $10 $109 $53
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange AIS, DTAC AT&T, Verizon 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 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs.
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Grab Uber, Lyft Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua Sarmale, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, covrig, papanasi Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. 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. Menรบ del dรญa. 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 Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants 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 309 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow