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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population 5,680,000 3,400,000 1,768,073 8,850,000 237,559 1,108,700
Official language(s) Thai German Hungarian Spanish Portuguese Georgian
Level of English Low Very high High Moderate Very High Low
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December May - September March - June, September - November March - May, October, November May - September March - June
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $2200 $1230 $1867 $1759 $1462
Rent $616 $939 $499 $778 $717 $752
Groceries $191 $188 $108 $281 $148 $112
Dining out $168 $271 $202 $182 $280 $169
Cafe $45 $57 $29 $49 $45 $45
Coworking space $127 $174 $120 $159 $96 $125
Mobile internet $23 $23 $9 $25 $21 $4
Public transportation $32 $88 $36 $11 $95 $8
Taxis $19 $58 $27 $9 $25 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $13 $24 $10 $27
Sport and cultural events $46 $64 $24 $81 $45 $21
Museums and sights $21 $37 $7 $20 $24 $9
Nightlife $50 $63 $43 $64 $66 $53
Gym $96 $66 $37 $69 $56 $33
Yoga $98 $99 $48 $65 $82 $37
Massage $11 $56 $26 $51 $48 $53
SIM card options AIS Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Grab Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. 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 Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow