Berlin vs Madrid vs Mexico City vs Panama City vs Rio de Janeiro vs Tbilisi

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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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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Rio de Janeiro ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Population 3,400,000 6,578,0179 8,850,000 880,691 6,718,903 1,108,700
Official language(s) German Spanish Spanish Spanish Portuguese Georgian
Level of English Very high Moderate Moderate Low Low Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Galeรฃo International Airport Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit May - September March - May, September - November March - May, October, November December - April January - March, December March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $2498 $1867 $2359 $1833 $1462
Rent $939 $1174 $778 $1036 $1066 $752
Groceries $188 $175 $281 $236 $95 $112
Dining out $271 $313 $182 $371 $210 $169
Cafe $57 $51 $49 $43 $25 $45
Coworking space $174 $196 $159 $157 $130 $125
Mobile internet $23 $10 $25 $21 $7 $4
Public transportation $88 $78 $11 $12 $33 $8
Taxis $58 $44 $9 $48 $14 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $49 $24 $0 $16 $27
Sport and cultural events $64 $54 $81 $35 $55 $21
Museums and sights $37 $20 $20 $9 $26 $9
Nightlife $63 $82 $64 $117 $54 $53
Gym $66 $44 $69 $37 $31 $33
Yoga $99 $142 $65 $163 $40 $37
Massage $56 $64 $51 $75 $32 $53
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Telcel, Movistar Claro, Movistar Tim, Claro, Vivo Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 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 restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs.
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber Uber, Tu Chofer Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber 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 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. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. 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 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 Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
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! Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 85 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 54 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow