Berlin vs Madrid vs Medellin vs Mexico City vs Tbilisi vs Valencia

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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 3,400,000 6,578,0179 2,427,000 8,850,000 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) German Spanish Spanish Spanish Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Moderate Low Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September March - May, September - November January - April, December March - May, October, November March - June March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $2498 $1293 $1867 $1462 $1976
Rent $939 $1174 $732 $778 $752 $869
Groceries $188 $175 $87 $281 $112 $146
Dining out $271 $313 $131 $182 $169 $292
Cafe $57 $51 $18 $49 $45 $42
Coworking space $174 $196 $96 $159 $125 $152
Mobile internet $23 $10 $16 $25 $4 $16
Public transportation $88 $78 $21 $11 $8 $38
Taxis $58 $44 $14 $9 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $49 $0 $24 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $54 $8 $81 $21 $73
Museums and sights $37 $20 $9 $20 $9 $44
Nightlife $63 $82 $73 $64 $53 $66
Gym $66 $44 $15 $69 $33 $34
Yoga $99 $142 $54 $65 $37 $87
Massage $56 $64 $20 $51 $53 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Claro, Tigo Telcel, Movistar Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. Tip 10% in restaurants 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now EasyTaxi Uber Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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 Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops 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! Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 85 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow