Austin vs Berlin vs Chiang Mai vs Tbilisi vs Valencia

Austin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 926,426 3,400,000 1,166,978 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) English (de facto) German Thai Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Very high Low Low Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November May - September November - April March - June March - June, September, October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $2200 $974 $1462 $1976
Rent $1650 $939 $274 $752 $869
Groceries $243 $188 $169 $112 $146
Dining out $396 $271 $108 $169 $292
Cafe $66 $57 $45 $45 $42
Coworking space $331 $174 $95 $125 $152
Mobile internet $40 $23 $11 $4 $16
Public transportation $110 $88 $60 $8 $38
Taxis $73 $58 $20 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $10 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $54 $64 $8 $21 $73
Museums and sights $11 $37 $8 $9 $44
Nightlife $124 $63 $62 $53 $66
Gym $62 $66 $41 $33 $34
Yoga $139 $99 $55 $37 $87
Massage $89 $56 $10 $53 $45
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone AIS, DTAC Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Mytaxi, Uber Grab Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. 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. 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos 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 Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 90 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow