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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 4,617,560 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | English (de facto) | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Very high | Very high | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | December - April | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $1549 | $5431 | $2359 | $1462 |
| Rent | $939 | $480 | $618 | $2891 | $1036 | $752 |
| Groceries | $188 | $82 | $129 | $383 | $236 | $112 |
| Dining out | $271 | $174 | $269 | $656 | $371 | $169 |
| Cafe | $57 | $22 | $32 | $72 | $43 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $151 | $326 | $157 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $27 | $45 | $21 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $55 | $220 | $12 | $8 |
| Taxis | $58 | $28 | $21 | $78 | $48 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $49 | $30 | $0 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $19 | $100 | $35 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $15 | $74 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $43 | $195 | $117 | $53 |
| Gym | $66 | $15 | $36 | $55 | $37 | $33 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $56 | $197 | $163 | $37 |
| Massage | $56 | $37 | $30 | $109 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | MTN, Vodacom | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | 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 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | 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. | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |