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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 2,427,000 | 6,718,903 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | High | Moderate | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Galeão International Airport | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | January, February, October - December | January - April, December | January - March, December | March - June |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1097 | $1351 | $1167 | $1293 | $1833 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $480 | $615 | $503 | $732 | $1066 | $752 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $82 | $114 | $151 | $87 | $95 | $112 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $174 | $165 | $134 | $131 | $210 | $169 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $22 | $38 | $39 | $18 | $25 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $77 | $133 | $72 | $96 | $130 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $11 | $7 | $4 | $16 | $7 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $23 | $21 | $20 | $21 | $33 | $8 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $28 | $9 | $13 | $14 | $14 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $17 | $25 | $0 | $0 | $16 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $22 | $29 | $3 | $8 | $55 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $7 | $29 | $4 | $9 | $26 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $46 | $45 | $89 | $73 | $54 | $53 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $15 | $30 | $57 | $15 | $31 | $33 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $57 | $59 | $57 | $54 | $40 | $37 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $37 | $31 | $21 | $20 | $32 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Tigo | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 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 required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | EasyTaxi | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | 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 mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |