Berlin vs Bogota vs Medellin vs Seoul vs Tbilisi vs Valencia

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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 2,427,000 9,963,452 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) German Spanish Spanish Korean Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Low Low Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December January - April, December March - May, September - November March - June March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) KRW - South Korean won (₩) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1293 $2184 $1462 $1976
Rent $939 $480 $732 $797 $752 $869
Groceries $188 $82 $87 $356 $112 $146
Dining out $271 $174 $131 $211 $169 $292
Cafe $57 $22 $18 $69 $45 $42
Coworking space $174 $77 $96 $222 $125 $152
Mobile internet $23 $11 $16 $40 $4 $16
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $40 $8 $38
Taxis $58 $28 $14 $41 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $0 $13 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $8 $39 $21 $73
Museums and sights $37 $7 $9 $6 $9 $44
Nightlife $63 $46 $73 $93 $53 $66
Gym $66 $15 $15 $69 $33 $34
Yoga $99 $57 $54 $112 $37 $87
Massage $56 $37 $20 $75 $53 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Claro, Tigo KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
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 Tip 10% in restaurants Not customary or expected 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify EasyTaxi Uber, Kakao Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable 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. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow