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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 880,691 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | Low |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | September - December | December - April | March - June |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $1321 | $2359 | $1462 |
Rent | $939 | $480 | $844 | $1036 | $752 |
Groceries | $188 | $82 | $98 | $236 | $112 |
Dining out | $271 | $174 | $121 | $371 | $169 |
Cafe | $57 | $22 | $25 | $43 | $45 |
Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $95 | $157 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $11 | $21 | $4 |
Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $9 | $12 | $8 |
Taxis | $58 | $28 | $9 | $48 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $14 | $0 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $24 | $35 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $4 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $23 | $117 | $53 |
Gym | $66 | $15 | $14 | $37 | $33 |
Yoga | $99 | $57 | $19 | $163 | $37 |
Massage | $56 | $37 | $10 | $75 | $53 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | 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% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common 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 (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Tu Chofer | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | 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 dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | 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 | 79 options on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |