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Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 6,578,0179 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | March - June |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2158 | $1071 | $2450 | $1581 |
Rent | $921 | $469 | $1152 | $812 |
Groceries | $184 | $80 | $172 | $121 |
Dining out | $266 | $170 | $307 | $182 |
Cafe | $56 | $21 | $50 | $49 |
Coworking space | $171 | $75 | $192 | $135 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $10 | $4 |
Public transportation | $86 | $22 | $77 | $9 |
Taxis | $57 | $27 | $43 | $15 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $16 | $16 | $48 | $29 |
Sport and cultural events | $62 | $22 | $53 | $23 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $19 | $10 |
Nightlife | $61 | $45 | $81 | $57 |
Gym | $64 | $14 | $43 | $36 |
Yoga | $97 | $55 | $139 | $40 |
Massage | $55 | $36 | $62 | $57 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | 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! | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |