Berlin vs Bogota vs Medellin vs New York City vs Panama City vs Tbilisi

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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 2,427,000 8,323,340 880,691 1,108,700
Official language(s) German Spanish Spanish English (de facto) Spanish Georgian
Level of English Very high Low Low Very high Low Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December January - April, December April - June, September - November December - April March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places 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 $1293 $5431 $2359 $1462
Rent $939 $480 $732 $2891 $1036 $752
Groceries $188 $82 $87 $383 $236 $112
Dining out $271 $174 $131 $656 $371 $169
Cafe $57 $22 $18 $72 $43 $45
Coworking space $174 $77 $96 $326 $157 $125
Mobile internet $23 $11 $16 $45 $21 $4
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $220 $12 $8
Taxis $58 $28 $14 $78 $48 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $0 $30 $0 $27
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $8 $100 $35 $21
Museums and sights $37 $7 $9 $74 $9 $9
Nightlife $63 $46 $73 $195 $117 $53
Gym $66 $15 $15 $55 $37 $33
Yoga $99 $57 $54 $197 $163 $37
Massage $56 $37 $20 $109 $75 $53
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Claro, Tigo 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 Tip 10% in restaurants 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 EasyTaxi 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. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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 Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa 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. Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food 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 153 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow