Bangkok vs Berlin vs Bucharest vs Budapest vs Larnaca vs Tbilisi

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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population 5,680,000 3,400,000 1,830,000 1,768,073 144,900 1,108,700
Official language(s) Thai German Romanian Hungarian Greek Georgian
Level of English Low Very high High High High Low
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December May - September April - October March - June, September - November March - May, October - December March - June
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) EUR - Euro (€) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $2200 $1351 $1230 $1959 $1462
Rent $616 $939 $615 $499 $678 $752
Groceries $191 $188 $114 $108 $157 $112
Dining out $168 $271 $165 $202 $261 $169
Cafe $45 $57 $38 $29 $56 $45
Coworking space $127 $174 $133 $120 $209 $125
Mobile internet $23 $23 $7 $9 $35 $4
Public transportation $32 $88 $21 $36 $63 $8
Taxis $19 $58 $9 $27 $42 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $13 $45 $27
Sport and cultural events $46 $64 $29 $24 $28 $21
Museums and sights $21 $37 $29 $7 $8 $9
Nightlife $50 $63 $45 $43 $110 $53
Gym $96 $66 $30 $37 $107 $33
Yoga $98 $99 $59 $48 $105 $37
Massage $11 $56 $31 $26 $54 $53
SIM card options AIS Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Grab Mytaxi, Uber Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi nTaxi Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. 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. Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. 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 Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 844 listings on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 10 options on Happy Cow