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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 15,520,000 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Turkish | Portuguese | Spanish | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Very high | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $659 | $1984 | $2498 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $939 | $480 | $354 | $965 | $1174 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $188 | $82 | $44 | $136 | $175 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $271 | $174 | $81 | $271 | $313 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $57 | $22 | $18 | $37 | $51 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $49 | $164 | $196 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $3 | $24 | $10 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $6 | $63 | $78 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $58 | $28 | $6 | $27 | $44 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $2 | $18 | $49 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $11 | $29 | $54 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $15 | $24 | $20 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $22 | $47 | $82 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $66 | $15 | $9 | $65 | $44 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $23 | $65 | $142 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $56 | $37 | $15 | $50 | $64 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | BiTaksi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | 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. | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |