Berlin vs Bogota vs Chiang Mai vs Panama City vs Tbilisi vs Valencia

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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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,166,978 880,691 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) German Spanish Thai Spanish Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Low Low Low Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December November - April December - April March - June March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) COP - Colombian Peso ($) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $974 $2359 $1462 $1976
Rent $939 $480 $274 $1036 $752 $869
Groceries $188 $82 $169 $236 $112 $146
Dining out $271 $174 $108 $371 $169 $292
Cafe $57 $22 $45 $43 $45 $42
Coworking space $174 $77 $95 $157 $125 $152
Mobile internet $23 $11 $11 $21 $4 $16
Public transportation $88 $23 $60 $12 $8 $38
Taxis $58 $28 $20 $48 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $10 $0 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $8 $35 $21 $73
Museums and sights $37 $7 $8 $9 $9 $44
Nightlife $63 $46 $62 $117 $53 $66
Gym $66 $15 $41 $37 $33 $34
Yoga $99 $57 $55 $163 $37 $87
Massage $56 $37 $10 $75 $53 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro AIS, DTAC Claro, Movistar Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
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% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Grab Uber, Tu Chofer Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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 Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 90 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow