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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population 926,426 1,768,073 2,900,000 8,850,000 880,691 1,108,700
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Spanish Spanish Spanish Georgian
Level of English Very high High High Moderate Low Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November September - December March - May, October, November December - April March - June
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $1321 $1867 $2359 $1462
Rent $1650 $499 $844 $778 $1036 $752
Groceries $243 $108 $98 $281 $236 $112
Dining out $396 $202 $121 $182 $371 $169
Cafe $66 $29 $25 $49 $43 $45
Coworking space $331 $120 $95 $159 $157 $125
Mobile internet $40 $9 $11 $25 $21 $4
Public transportation $110 $36 $9 $11 $12 $8
Taxis $73 $27 $9 $9 $48 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $14 $24 $0 $27
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $24 $81 $35 $21
Museums and sights $11 $7 $4 $20 $9 $9
Nightlife $124 $43 $23 $64 $117 $53
Gym $62 $37 $14 $69 $37 $33
Yoga $139 $48 $19 $65 $163 $37
Massage $89 $26 $10 $51 $75 $53
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Telcel, Movistar Claro, Movistar Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber Uber, Tu Chofer Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable 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. 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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 Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas 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 markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) 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 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow