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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 144,900 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Greek | Spanish | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | March - May, October - December | December - April | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $1959 | $2359 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $939 | $480 | $678 | $1036 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $188 | $82 | $157 | $236 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $271 | $174 | $261 | $371 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $57 | $22 | $56 | $43 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $209 | $157 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $35 | $21 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $63 | $12 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $58 | $28 | $42 | $48 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $45 | $0 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $28 | $35 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $8 | $9 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $110 | $117 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $66 | $15 | $107 | $37 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $105 | $163 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $56 | $37 | $54 | $75 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | 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% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | nTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | 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. | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |