Austin vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Hanoi vs Prague vs Tbilisi

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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population 926,426 10,978,360 1,830,000 8,053,663 1,305,737 1,108,700
Official language(s) English (de facto) Spanish Romanian Vietnamese Czech Georgian
Level of English Very high Low High Moderate High Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November January - March, December April - October January, February, October - December June - October March - June
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1097 $1351 $1167 $1806 $1462
Rent $1650 $480 $615 $503 $780 $752
Groceries $243 $82 $114 $151 $158 $112
Dining out $396 $174 $165 $134 $240 $169
Cafe $66 $22 $38 $39 $53 $45
Coworking space $331 $77 $133 $72 $175 $125
Mobile internet $40 $11 $7 $4 $24 $4
Public transportation $110 $23 $21 $20 $61 $8
Taxis $73 $28 $9 $13 $33 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $25 $0 $19 $27
Sport and cultural events $54 $22 $29 $3 $19 $21
Museums and sights $11 $7 $29 $4 $35 $9
Nightlife $124 $46 $45 $89 $50 $53
Gym $62 $15 $30 $57 $56 $33
Yoga $139 $57 $59 $57 $66 $37
Massage $89 $37 $31 $21 $37 $53
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, T-Mobile Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 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%. 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Grab, GoViet Uber, Liftago Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. 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. 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 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 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 Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street 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 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow