Berlin vs Hanoi vs Larnaca vs Playa del Carmen vs Tbilisi

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Larnaca ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ
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Playa del Carmen ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Population 3,400,000 8,053,663 144,900 259,453 1,108,700
Official language(s) German Vietnamese Greek Spanish Georgian
Level of English Very high Moderate High Moderate Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit May - September January, February, October - December March - May, October - December January - May, October - December March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1167 $1959 $2143 $1462
Rent $939 $503 $678 $923 $752
Groceries $188 $151 $157 $127 $112
Dining out $271 $134 $261 $207 $169
Cafe $57 $39 $56 $42 $45
Coworking space $174 $72 $209 $160 $125
Mobile internet $23 $4 $35 $21 $4
Public transportation $88 $20 $63 $17 $8
Taxis $58 $13 $42 $9 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $0 $45 $49 $27
Sport and cultural events $64 $3 $28 $97 $21
Museums and sights $37 $4 $8 $217 $9
Nightlife $63 $89 $110 $77 $53
Gym $66 $57 $107 $42 $33
Yoga $99 $57 $105 $54 $37
Massage $56 $21 $54 $101 $53
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Viettel, Mobifone Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Telcel, Movistar Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 10-15% for restaurants 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs.
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Grab, GoViet nTaxi N/A Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices 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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 72 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow