Austin vs Bogota vs Budapest vs Madrid vs Panama City vs Tbilisi

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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population 926,426 10,978,360 1,768,073 6,578,0179 880,691 1,108,700
Official language(s) English (de facto) Spanish Hungarian Spanish Spanish Georgian
Level of English Very high Low High Moderate Low Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November January - March, December March - June, September - November March - May, September - November December - April March - June
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1097 $1230 $2498 $2359 $1462
Rent $1650 $480 $499 $1174 $1036 $752
Groceries $243 $82 $108 $175 $236 $112
Dining out $396 $174 $202 $313 $371 $169
Cafe $66 $22 $29 $51 $43 $45
Coworking space $331 $77 $120 $196 $157 $125
Mobile internet $40 $11 $9 $10 $21 $4
Public transportation $110 $23 $36 $78 $12 $8
Taxis $73 $28 $27 $44 $48 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $13 $49 $0 $27
Sport and cultural events $54 $22 $24 $54 $35 $21
Museums and sights $11 $7 $7 $20 $9 $9
Nightlife $124 $46 $43 $82 $117 $53
Gym $62 $15 $37 $44 $37 $33
Yoga $139 $57 $48 $142 $163 $37
Massage $89 $37 $26 $64 $75 $53
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Claro, Movistar 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 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber, Tu Chofer Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable 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. 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. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. 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 Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja 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. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 85 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow