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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Czech | Korean | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | June - October | March - May, September - November | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1806 | $2184 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $780 | $797 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $158 | $356 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $240 | $211 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $53 | $69 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $175 | $222 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $24 | $40 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $61 | $40 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $33 | $41 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $19 | $13 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $39 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $35 | $6 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $50 | $93 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $56 | $69 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $66 | $112 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $37 | $75 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 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, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |