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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Low | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | January - April, December | December - April | May - September | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $1293 | $2359 | $1759 | $1462 |
| Rent | $939 | $480 | $732 | $1036 | $717 | $752 |
| Groceries | $188 | $82 | $87 | $236 | $148 | $112 |
| Dining out | $271 | $174 | $131 | $371 | $280 | $169 |
| Cafe | $57 | $22 | $18 | $43 | $45 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $96 | $157 | $96 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $16 | $21 | $21 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $21 | $12 | $95 | $8 |
| Taxis | $58 | $28 | $14 | $48 | $25 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $0 | $0 | $10 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $8 | $35 | $45 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $9 | $9 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $73 | $117 | $66 | $53 |
| Gym | $66 | $15 | $15 | $37 | $56 | $33 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $54 | $163 | $82 | $37 |
| Massage | $56 | $37 | $20 | $75 | $48 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | 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 | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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 dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |