Berlin vs Bogota vs Istanbul vs Panama City vs Tbilisi vs Valencia

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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 15,520,000 880,691 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) German Spanish Turkish Spanish Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Low Low Low Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Istanbul Airport (IST) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - June, September and October December - April March - June March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted in most 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 $659 $2359 $1462 $1976
Rent $939 $480 $354 $1036 $752 $869
Groceries $188 $82 $44 $236 $112 $146
Dining out $271 $174 $81 $371 $169 $292
Cafe $57 $22 $18 $43 $45 $42
Coworking space $174 $77 $49 $157 $125 $152
Mobile internet $23 $11 $3 $21 $4 $16
Public transportation $88 $23 $6 $12 $8 $38
Taxis $58 $28 $6 $48 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $2 $0 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $11 $35 $21 $73
Museums and sights $37 $7 $15 $9 $9 $44
Nightlife $63 $46 $22 $117 $53 $66
Gym $66 $15 $9 $37 $33 $34
Yoga $99 $57 $23 $163 $37 $87
Massage $56 $37 $15 $75 $53 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Turkcell, Turk Telekom 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 Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify BiTaksi 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. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish 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, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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. Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee 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 59 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow