Berlin vs Bogota vs Buenos Aires vs Chiang Mai vs Hanoi vs Tbilisi

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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 2,900,000 1,166,978 8,053,663 1,108,700
Official language(s) German Spanish Spanish Thai Vietnamese 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) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December September - December November - April January, February, October - December March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) THB - Thai Baht (฿) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1321 $974 $1167 $1462
Rent $939 $480 $844 $274 $503 $752
Groceries $188 $82 $98 $169 $151 $112
Dining out $271 $174 $121 $108 $134 $169
Cafe $57 $22 $25 $45 $39 $45
Coworking space $174 $77 $95 $95 $72 $125
Mobile internet $23 $11 $11 $11 $4 $4
Public transportation $88 $23 $9 $60 $20 $8
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $20 $13 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $14 $10 $0 $27
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $24 $8 $3 $21
Museums and sights $37 $7 $4 $8 $4 $9
Nightlife $63 $46 $23 $62 $89 $53
Gym $66 $15 $14 $41 $57 $33
Yoga $99 $57 $19 $55 $57 $37
Massage $56 $37 $10 $10 $21 $53
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Movistar, Claro, Personal AIS, DTAC Viettel, Mobifone 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% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 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) Grab Grab, GoViet 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options 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 mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. 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 Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads 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 Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food 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 90 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow