Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | German | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Low |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | November - April | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October | March - June |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $974 | $2498 | $2143 | $1289 | $1462 |
Rent | $939 | $274 | $1174 | $923 | $567 | $752 |
Groceries | $188 | $169 | $175 | $127 | $10 | $112 |
Dining out | $271 | $108 | $313 | $207 | $227 | $169 |
Cafe | $57 | $45 | $51 | $42 | $27 | $45 |
Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $196 | $160 | $140 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $10 | $21 | $10 | $4 |
Public transportation | $88 | $60 | $78 | $17 | $30 | $8 |
Taxis | $58 | $20 | $44 | $9 | $12 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $49 | $49 | $40 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $8 | $54 | $97 | $18 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $20 | $217 | $12 | $9 |
Nightlife | $63 | $62 | $82 | $77 | $82 | $53 |
Gym | $66 | $41 | $44 | $42 | $23 | $33 |
Yoga | $99 | $55 | $142 | $54 | $62 | $37 |
Massage | $56 | $10 | $64 | $101 | $29 | $53 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | 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 | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | 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 | 90 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |