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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Moderate | Very High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, October, November | May - September | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1867 | $1759 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $778 | $717 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $281 | $148 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $182 | $280 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $49 | $45 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $159 | $96 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $25 | $21 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $11 | $95 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $9 | $25 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $10 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $45 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $20 | $24 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $64 | $66 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $69 | $56 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $65 | $82 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $51 | $48 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |