Bogota vs Bucharest vs Madrid vs New York City vs Panama City vs Tbilisi

Bogota ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Madrid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Population 10,978,360 1,830,000 6,578,0179 8,323,340 880,691 1,108,700
Official language(s) Spanish Romanian Spanish English (de facto) Spanish Georgian
Level of English Low High Moderate Very high Low Low
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit January - March, December April - October March - May, September - November April - June, September - November December - April March - June
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) USD - US Dollar ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1351 $2498 $5431 $2359 $1462
Rent $480 $615 $1174 $2891 $1036 $752
Groceries $82 $114 $175 $383 $236 $112
Dining out $174 $165 $313 $656 $371 $169
Cafe $22 $38 $51 $72 $43 $45
Coworking space $77 $133 $196 $326 $157 $125
Mobile internet $11 $7 $10 $45 $21 $4
Public transportation $23 $21 $78 $220 $12 $8
Taxis $28 $9 $44 $78 $48 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $49 $30 $0 $27
Sport and cultural events $22 $29 $54 $100 $35 $21
Museums and sights $7 $29 $20 $74 $9 $9
Nightlife $46 $45 $82 $195 $117 $53
Gym $15 $30 $44 $55 $37 $33
Yoga $57 $59 $142 $197 $163 $37
Massage $37 $31 $64 $109 $75 $53
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Orange, Movistar, Vodafone AT&T, Verizon Claro, Movistar Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs.
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber, Lyft Uber, Tu Chofer Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine 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. Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. 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 Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua Sarmale, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, covrig, papanasi Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias 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! Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 85 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow