Barcelona vs Istanbul vs Tbilisi

Barcelona ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Istanbul ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Population 5,585,556 15,520,000 1,108,700
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish Turkish Georgian
Level of English High Low Low
Main airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Istanbul Airport (IST) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November April - June, September and October March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) TRY - Turkish Lira (โ‚บ) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ)
Credit cards Accepted almost evewhere Accepted in most places Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2384 $659 $1462
Rent $932 $354 $752
Groceries $121 $44 $112
Dining out $403 $81 $169
Cafe $45 $18 $45
Coworking space $213 $49 $125
Mobile internet $10 $3 $4
Public transportation $127 $6 $8
Taxis $48 $6 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $2 $27
Sport and cultural events $81 $11 $21
Museums and sights $33 $15 $9
Nightlife $112 $22 $53
Gym $81 $9 $33
Yoga $93 $23 $37
Massage $59 $15 $53
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar Turkcell, Turk Telekom Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs.
Taxi apps Cabify, FreeNow BiTaksi Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish 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 Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 98 options on HappyCow 59 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow