Berlin vs Bogota vs Larnaca vs Panama City vs Tbilisi

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Bogota ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Larnaca ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 144,900 880,691 1,108,700
Official language(s) German Spanish Greek Spanish Georgian
Level of English Very high Low High Low Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December March - May, October - December December - April March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) COP - Colombian Peso ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1959 $2359 $1462
Rent $939 $480 $678 $1036 $752
Groceries $188 $82 $157 $236 $112
Dining out $271 $174 $261 $371 $169
Cafe $57 $22 $56 $43 $45
Coworking space $174 $77 $209 $157 $125
Mobile internet $23 $11 $35 $21 $4
Public transportation $88 $23 $63 $12 $8
Taxis $58 $28 $42 $48 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $45 $0 $27
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $28 $35 $21
Museums and sights $37 $7 $8 $9 $9
Nightlife $63 $46 $110 $117 $53
Gym $66 $15 $107 $37 $33
Yoga $99 $57 $105 $163 $37
Massage $56 $37 $54 $75 $53
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN 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% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs.
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify nTaxi 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. Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, 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. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. 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 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 7 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow