Berlin vs Bogota vs Madrid vs Mexico City vs Tbilisi vs Valencia

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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 6,578,0179 8,850,000 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) German Spanish Spanish Spanish Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Low Moderate Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December March - May, September - November March - May, October, November March - June March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $2498 $1867 $1462 $1976
Rent $939 $480 $1174 $778 $752 $869
Groceries $188 $82 $175 $281 $112 $146
Dining out $271 $174 $313 $182 $169 $292
Cafe $57 $22 $51 $49 $45 $42
Coworking space $174 $77 $196 $159 $125 $152
Mobile internet $23 $11 $10 $25 $4 $16
Public transportation $88 $23 $78 $11 $8 $38
Taxis $58 $28 $44 $9 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $49 $24 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $54 $81 $21 $73
Museums and sights $37 $7 $20 $20 $9 $44
Nightlife $63 $46 $82 $64 $53 $66
Gym $66 $15 $44 $69 $33 $34
Yoga $99 $57 $142 $65 $37 $87
Massage $56 $37 $64 $51 $53 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Telcel, 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 Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 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 Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable 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. Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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 Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas 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. Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) 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 85 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow