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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Romanian | Hungarian | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | April - October | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $1351 | $1230 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $939 | $480 | $615 | $499 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $188 | $82 | $114 | $108 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $271 | $174 | $165 | $202 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $57 | $22 | $38 | $29 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $133 | $120 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $7 | $9 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $21 | $36 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $58 | $28 | $9 | $27 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $25 | $13 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $29 | $24 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $29 | $7 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $45 | $43 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $66 | $15 | $30 | $37 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $59 | $48 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $56 | $37 | $31 | $26 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | 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 | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |