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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | German | Thai | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | November - April | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2158 | $976 | $2450 | $1581 |
| Rent | $921 | $274 | $1152 | $812 |
| Groceries | $184 | $169 | $172 | $121 |
| Dining out | $266 | $108 | $307 | $182 |
| Cafe | $56 | $45 | $50 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $171 | $95 | $192 | $135 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $86 | $60 | $77 | $9 |
| Taxis | $57 | $20 | $43 | $15 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $16 | $10 | $48 | $29 |
| Sport and cultural events | $62 | $8 | $53 | $23 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $8 | $19 | $10 |
| Nightlife | $61 | $62 | $81 | $57 |
| Gym | $64 | $41 | $43 | $36 |
| Yoga | $97 | $56 | $139 | $40 |
| Massage | $55 | $10 | $62 | $57 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | 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% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | 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 | 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. | 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 | 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! | 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 | 10 options on Happy Cow |