Berlin vs Bogota vs Hanoi vs Medellin vs Tbilisi

Berlin 🇩🇪
Remove
Bogota 🇨🇴
Remove
Hanoi 🇻🇳
Remove
Medellin 🇨🇴
Remove
Tbilisi 🇬🇪
Remove
Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 8,053,663 2,427,000 1,108,700
Official language(s) German Spanish Vietnamese Spanish Georgian
Level of English Very high Low Moderate Low Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December January, February, October - December January - April, December March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) COP - Colombian Peso ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1167 $1293 $1462
Rent $939 $480 $503 $732 $752
Groceries $188 $82 $151 $87 $112
Dining out $271 $174 $134 $131 $169
Cafe $57 $22 $39 $18 $45
Coworking space $174 $77 $72 $96 $125
Mobile internet $23 $11 $4 $16 $4
Public transportation $88 $23 $20 $21 $8
Taxis $58 $28 $13 $14 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $0 $0 $27
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $3 $8 $21
Museums and sights $37 $7 $4 $9 $9
Nightlife $63 $46 $89 $73 $53
Gym $66 $15 $57 $15 $33
Yoga $99 $57 $57 $54 $37
Massage $56 $37 $21 $20 $53
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Viettel, Mobifone Claro, Tigo 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 Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Tip 10% in restaurants 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Grab, GoViet EasyTaxi Yandex, Bolt
Tap water 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. A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa 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. Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow