Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 8,850,000 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Thai | Spanish | Bulgarian | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | High | Low |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | November - April | March - May, October, November | April-June, September-October | March - June |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $974 | $1867 | $1289 | $1462 |
Rent | $939 | $480 | $274 | $778 | $567 | $752 |
Groceries | $188 | $82 | $169 | $281 | $10 | $112 |
Dining out | $271 | $174 | $108 | $182 | $227 | $169 |
Cafe | $57 | $22 | $45 | $49 | $27 | $45 |
Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $95 | $159 | $140 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $11 | $25 | $10 | $4 |
Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $60 | $11 | $30 | $8 |
Taxis | $58 | $28 | $20 | $9 | $12 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $10 | $24 | $40 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $8 | $81 | $18 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $8 | $20 | $12 | $9 |
Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $62 | $64 | $82 | $53 |
Gym | $66 | $15 | $41 | $69 | $23 | $33 |
Yoga | $99 | $57 | $55 | $65 | $62 | $37 |
Massage | $56 | $37 | $10 | $51 | $29 | $53 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | 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. | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | 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 | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | 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 | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |