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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | December - April | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $2498 | $2359 | $1462 |
| Rent | $939 | $1174 | $1036 | $752 |
| Groceries | $188 | $175 | $236 | $112 |
| Dining out | $271 | $313 | $371 | $169 |
| Cafe | $57 | $51 | $43 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $196 | $157 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $21 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $78 | $12 | $8 |
| Taxis | $58 | $44 | $48 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $0 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $54 | $35 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $20 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $82 | $117 | $53 |
| Gym | $66 | $44 | $37 | $33 |
| Yoga | $99 | $142 | $163 | $37 |
| Massage | $56 | $64 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | 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% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | 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, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | 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! | 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 | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |