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Population 3,400,000 1,830,000 2,427,000 8,850,000 8,323,340 1,305,737 1,108,700
Official language(s) German Romanian Spanish Spanish English (de facto) Czech Georgian
Level of English Very high High Low Moderate Very high High Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit May - September April - October January - April, December March - May, October, November April - June, September - November June - October March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (€) RON - Romanian Leu (L) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1351 $1293 $1867 $5431 $1806 $1462
Rent $939 $615 $732 $778 $2891 $780 $752
Groceries $188 $114 $87 $281 $383 $158 $112
Dining out $271 $165 $131 $182 $656 $240 $169
Cafe $57 $38 $18 $49 $72 $53 $45
Coworking space $174 $133 $96 $159 $326 $175 $125
Mobile internet $23 $7 $16 $25 $45 $24 $4
Public transportation $88 $21 $21 $11 $220 $61 $8
Taxis $58 $9 $14 $9 $78 $33 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $0 $24 $30 $19 $27
Sport and cultural events $64 $29 $8 $81 $100 $19 $21
Museums and sights $37 $29 $9 $20 $74 $35 $9
Nightlife $63 $45 $73 $64 $195 $50 $53
Gym $66 $30 $15 $69 $55 $56 $33
Yoga $99 $59 $54 $65 $197 $66 $37
Massage $56 $31 $20 $51 $109 $37 $53
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange Claro, Tigo Telcel, Movistar AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, T-Mobile Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis Tip 10% in restaurants 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Star Taxi, Uber EasyTaxi Uber Uber, Lyft Uber, Liftago Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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. Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! 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 Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow