Berlin vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Mexico City vs Panama City vs Tbilisi

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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 8,850,000 880,691 1,108,700
Official language(s) German Spanish Romanian Spanish Spanish Georgian
Level of English Very high Low High Moderate Low Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - October March - May, October, November December - April March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1351 $1867 $2359 $1462
Rent $939 $480 $615 $778 $1036 $752
Groceries $188 $82 $114 $281 $236 $112
Dining out $271 $174 $165 $182 $371 $169
Cafe $57 $22 $38 $49 $43 $45
Coworking space $174 $77 $133 $159 $157 $125
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $25 $21 $4
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $11 $12 $8
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $9 $48 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $24 $0 $27
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $29 $81 $35 $21
Museums and sights $37 $7 $29 $20 $9 $9
Nightlife $63 $46 $45 $64 $117 $53
Gym $66 $15 $30 $69 $37 $33
Yoga $99 $57 $59 $65 $163 $37
Massage $56 $37 $31 $51 $75 $53
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Telcel, Movistar 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 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 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 Uber Uber, Tu Chofer 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. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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 Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas 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 día. Community markets and sports bars. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) 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 279 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow