Austin vs Medellin vs Prague vs Tbilisi

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Population 926,426 2,427,000 1,305,737 1,108,700
Official language(s) English (de facto) Spanish Czech Georgian
Level of English Very high Low High Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November January - April, December June - October March - June
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1293 $1806 $1462
Rent $1650 $732 $780 $752
Groceries $243 $87 $158 $112
Dining out $396 $131 $240 $169
Cafe $66 $18 $53 $45
Coworking space $331 $96 $175 $125
Mobile internet $40 $16 $24 $4
Public transportation $110 $21 $61 $8
Taxis $73 $14 $33 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $0 $19 $27
Sport and cultural events $54 $8 $19 $21
Museums and sights $11 $9 $35 $9
Nightlife $124 $73 $50 $53
Gym $62 $15 $56 $33
Yoga $139 $54 $66 $37
Massage $89 $20 $37 $53
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Claro, Tigo Vodafone, T-Mobile Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars Tip 10% in restaurants 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft EasyTaxi Uber, Liftago Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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! 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 Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow