Berlin vs Bogota vs Chiang Mai vs Da Nang vs Panama 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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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,166,978 1,125,316 880,691 1,108,700
Official language(s) German Spanish Thai Vietnamese Spanish Georgian
Level of English Very high Low Low Low Low Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December November - April February - May December - April March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) COP - Colombian Peso ($) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) 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 in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $974 $959 $2359 $1462
Rent $939 $480 $274 $316 $1036 $752
Groceries $188 $82 $169 $161 $236 $112
Dining out $271 $174 $108 $128 $371 $169
Cafe $57 $22 $45 $35 $43 $45
Coworking space $174 $77 $95 $88 $157 $125
Mobile internet $23 $11 $11 $4 $21 $4
Public transportation $88 $23 $60 $15 $12 $8
Taxis $58 $28 $20 $15 $48 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $10 $0 $0 $27
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $8 $6 $35 $21
Museums and sights $37 $7 $8 $2 $9 $9
Nightlife $63 $46 $62 $74 $117 $53
Gym $66 $15 $41 $34 $37 $33
Yoga $99 $57 $55 $71 $163 $37
Massage $56 $37 $10 $10 $75 $53
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro AIS, DTAC Viettel, Vinafone 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 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs.
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Grab Grab 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. 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. Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. 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, 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 Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, 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. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets 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 90 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow