Berlin vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Lisbon vs Madrid vs Tbilisi

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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 517,000 6,578,0179 1,108,700
Official language(s) German Spanish Romanian Portuguese Spanish Georgian
Level of English Very high Low High Very high Moderate Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - October March - May, September, October March - May, September - November March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) EUR - Euro (€) EUR - Euro (€) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1351 $1984 $2498 $1462
Rent $939 $480 $615 $965 $1174 $752
Groceries $188 $82 $114 $136 $175 $112
Dining out $271 $174 $165 $271 $313 $169
Cafe $57 $22 $38 $37 $51 $45
Coworking space $174 $77 $133 $164 $196 $125
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $24 $10 $4
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $63 $78 $8
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $27 $44 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $18 $49 $27
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $29 $29 $54 $21
Museums and sights $37 $7 $29 $24 $20 $9
Nightlife $63 $46 $45 $47 $82 $53
Gym $66 $15 $30 $65 $44 $33
Yoga $99 $57 $59 $65 $142 $37
Massage $56 $37 $31 $50 $64 $53
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Vodafone Orange, Movistar, Vodafone 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 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Uber, FreeNow Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. 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 Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros 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 Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! 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 401 listings on Happy Cow 85 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow