Berlin vs Bogota vs Budapest vs Playa del Carmen vs Sofia vs Tbilisi

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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,768,073 259,453 1,270,169 1,108,700
Official language(s) German Spanish Hungarian Spanish Bulgarian Georgian
Level of English Very high Low High Moderate High Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Sofia International Airport (SOF) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December March - June, September - November January - May, October - December April-June, September-October March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1230 $2143 $1289 $1462
Rent $939 $480 $499 $923 $567 $752
Groceries $188 $82 $108 $127 $10 $112
Dining out $271 $174 $202 $207 $227 $169
Cafe $57 $22 $29 $42 $27 $45
Coworking space $174 $77 $120 $160 $140 $125
Mobile internet $23 $11 $9 $21 $10 $4
Public transportation $88 $23 $36 $17 $30 $8
Taxis $58 $28 $27 $9 $12 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $13 $49 $40 $27
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $24 $97 $18 $21
Museums and sights $37 $7 $7 $217 $12 $9
Nightlife $63 $46 $43 $77 $82 $53
Gym $66 $15 $37 $42 $23 $33
Yoga $99 $57 $48 $54 $62 $37
Massage $56 $37 $26 $101 $29 $53
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Telcel, Movistar A1, Telenor, Vivacom 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 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10-15% for restaurants 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi N/A TaxiMe, TaxiStars Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable 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. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. 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 Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator 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. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow