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

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Madrid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Population 3,400,000 1,166,978 6,578,0179 8,850,000 880,691 1,108,700
Official language(s) German Thai Spanish Spanish Spanish Georgian
Level of English Very high Low Moderate Moderate Low Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit May - September November - April March - May, September - November March - May, October, November December - April March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $974 $2498 $1867 $2359 $1462
Rent $939 $274 $1174 $778 $1036 $752
Groceries $188 $169 $175 $281 $236 $112
Dining out $271 $108 $313 $182 $371 $169
Cafe $57 $45 $51 $49 $43 $45
Coworking space $174 $95 $196 $159 $157 $125
Mobile internet $23 $11 $10 $25 $21 $4
Public transportation $88 $60 $78 $11 $12 $8
Taxis $58 $20 $44 $9 $48 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $10 $49 $24 $0 $27
Sport and cultural events $64 $8 $54 $81 $35 $21
Museums and sights $37 $8 $20 $20 $9 $9
Nightlife $63 $62 $82 $64 $117 $53
Gym $66 $41 $44 $69 $37 $33
Yoga $99 $55 $142 $65 $163 $37
Massage $56 $10 $64 $51 $75 $53
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone AIS, DTAC Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Telcel, Movistar Claro, Movistar 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, bars and services 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs.
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Grab Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber Uber, Tu Chofer 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. 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, 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 Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja 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! Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (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 90 options on HappyCow 85 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow