Berlin vs Bogota vs Chiang Mai vs Prague vs Tbilisi

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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,166,978 1,305,737 1,108,700
Official language(s) German Spanish Thai Czech Georgian
Level of English Very high Low Low High Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December November - April June - October March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) THB - Thai Baht (฿) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $974 $1806 $1462
Rent $939 $480 $274 $780 $752
Groceries $188 $82 $169 $158 $112
Dining out $271 $174 $108 $240 $169
Cafe $57 $22 $45 $53 $45
Coworking space $174 $77 $95 $175 $125
Mobile internet $23 $11 $11 $24 $4
Public transportation $88 $23 $60 $61 $8
Taxis $58 $28 $20 $33 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $10 $19 $27
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $8 $19 $21
Museums and sights $37 $7 $8 $35 $9
Nightlife $63 $46 $62 $50 $53
Gym $66 $15 $41 $56 $33
Yoga $99 $57 $55 $66 $37
Massage $56 $37 $10 $37 $53
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro AIS, DTAC Vodafone, T-Mobile 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% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Grab Uber, Liftago Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! 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 Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. 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. Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés 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 112 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow