Berlin vs Budapest vs Chiang Mai vs Mexico City vs Panama City vs Tbilisi

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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population 3,400,000 1,768,073 1,166,978 8,850,000 880,691 1,108,700
Official language(s) German Hungarian Thai Spanish Spanish Georgian
Level of English Very high High Low Moderate Low Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit May - September March - June, September - November November - April March - May, October, November December - April March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1230 $974 $1867 $2359 $1462
Rent $939 $499 $274 $778 $1036 $752
Groceries $188 $108 $169 $281 $236 $112
Dining out $271 $202 $108 $182 $371 $169
Cafe $57 $29 $45 $49 $43 $45
Coworking space $174 $120 $95 $159 $157 $125
Mobile internet $23 $9 $11 $25 $21 $4
Public transportation $88 $36 $60 $11 $12 $8
Taxis $58 $27 $20 $9 $48 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $10 $24 $0 $27
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $8 $81 $35 $21
Museums and sights $37 $7 $8 $20 $9 $9
Nightlife $63 $43 $62 $64 $117 $53
Gym $66 $37 $41 $69 $37 $33
Yoga $99 $48 $55 $65 $163 $37
Massage $56 $26 $10 $51 $75 $53
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Telcel, Movistar Claro, Movistar Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber Uber, Tu Chofer Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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. 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. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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 Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas 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 markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) 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 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow