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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Moderate | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1959 | $1293 | $2143 | $1833 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $678 | $732 | $923 | $1066 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $157 | $87 | $127 | $95 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $261 | $131 | $207 | $210 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $56 | $18 | $42 | $25 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $209 | $96 | $160 | $130 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $35 | $16 | $21 | $7 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $63 | $21 | $17 | $33 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $42 | $14 | $9 | $14 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $45 | $0 | $49 | $16 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $28 | $8 | $97 | $55 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $8 | $9 | $217 | $26 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $110 | $73 | $77 | $54 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $107 | $15 | $42 | $31 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $105 | $54 | $54 | $40 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $54 | $20 | $101 | $32 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 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% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 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 | Star Taxi, Uber | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | N/A | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | 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 | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |