Berlin vs Bogota vs Buenos Aires vs Panama City vs Seoul vs Tbilisi

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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 2,900,000 880,691 9,963,452 1,108,700
Official language(s) German Spanish Spanish Spanish Korean Georgian
Level of English Very high Low High Low Moderate Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December September - December December - April March - May, September - November March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) KRW - South Korean won (₩) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1321 $2359 $2184 $1462
Rent $939 $480 $844 $1036 $797 $752
Groceries $188 $82 $98 $236 $356 $112
Dining out $271 $174 $121 $371 $211 $169
Cafe $57 $22 $25 $43 $69 $45
Coworking space $174 $77 $95 $157 $222 $125
Mobile internet $23 $11 $11 $21 $40 $4
Public transportation $88 $23 $9 $12 $40 $8
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $48 $41 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $14 $0 $13 $27
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $24 $35 $39 $21
Museums and sights $37 $7 $4 $9 $6 $9
Nightlife $63 $46 $23 $117 $93 $53
Gym $66 $15 $14 $37 $69 $33
Yoga $99 $57 $19 $163 $112 $37
Massage $56 $37 $10 $75 $75 $53
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Movistar, Claro, Personal Claro, Movistar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus 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 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Kakao 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options 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. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. 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 Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam 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. Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow