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

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Bogota ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Lisbon ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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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 1,166,978 517,000 8,323,340 1,108,700
Official language(s) German Spanish Thai Portuguese English (de facto) Georgian
Level of English Very high Low Low Very high Very high Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December November - April March - May, September, October April - June, September - November March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) COP - Colombian Peso ($) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) USD - US Dollar ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $974 $1984 $5431 $1462
Rent $939 $480 $274 $965 $2891 $752
Groceries $188 $82 $169 $136 $383 $112
Dining out $271 $174 $108 $271 $656 $169
Cafe $57 $22 $45 $37 $72 $45
Coworking space $174 $77 $95 $164 $326 $125
Mobile internet $23 $11 $11 $24 $45 $4
Public transportation $88 $23 $60 $63 $220 $8
Taxis $58 $28 $20 $27 $78 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $10 $18 $30 $27
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $8 $29 $100 $21
Museums and sights $37 $7 $8 $24 $74 $9
Nightlife $63 $46 $62 $47 $195 $53
Gym $66 $15 $41 $65 $55 $33
Yoga $99 $57 $55 $65 $197 $37
Massage $56 $37 $10 $50 $109 $53
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro AIS, DTAC Vodafone 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 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars 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 Grab Uber, FreeNow Uber, Lyft 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. 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. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries 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 Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Bacalhau ร  bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร  lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana 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. Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants 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 90 options on HappyCow 401 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow