Berlin vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Medellin vs Seoul vs Tbilisi

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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 2,427,000 9,963,452 1,108,700
Official language(s) German Spanish Romanian Spanish Korean Georgian
Level of English Very high Low High Low Moderate Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - October January - April, December March - May, September - November March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) COP - Colombian Peso ($) KRW - South Korean won (₩) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1351 $1293 $2184 $1462
Rent $939 $480 $615 $732 $797 $752
Groceries $188 $82 $114 $87 $356 $112
Dining out $271 $174 $165 $131 $211 $169
Cafe $57 $22 $38 $18 $69 $45
Coworking space $174 $77 $133 $96 $222 $125
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $16 $40 $4
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $21 $40 $8
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $14 $41 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $0 $13 $27
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $29 $8 $39 $21
Museums and sights $37 $7 $29 $9 $6 $9
Nightlife $63 $46 $45 $73 $93 $53
Gym $66 $15 $30 $15 $69 $33
Yoga $99 $57 $59 $54 $112 $37
Massage $56 $37 $31 $20 $75 $53
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Claro, Tigo KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus 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 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis Tip 10% in restaurants Not customary or expected 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber EasyTaxi Uber, Kakao Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. 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.
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam 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. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias 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
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow