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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population 3,400,000 2,900,000 2,427,000 237,559 1,270,169 1,108,700
Official language(s) German Spanish Spanish Portuguese Bulgarian Georgian
Level of English Very high High Low Very High High Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Sofia International Airport (SOF) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit May - September September - December January - April, December May - September April-June, September-October March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (€) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1321 $1293 $1759 $1289 $1462
Rent $939 $844 $732 $717 $567 $752
Groceries $188 $98 $87 $148 $10 $112
Dining out $271 $121 $131 $280 $227 $169
Cafe $57 $25 $18 $45 $27 $45
Coworking space $174 $95 $96 $96 $140 $125
Mobile internet $23 $11 $16 $21 $10 $4
Public transportation $88 $9 $21 $95 $30 $8
Taxis $58 $9 $14 $25 $12 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $14 $0 $10 $40 $27
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $8 $45 $18 $21
Museums and sights $37 $4 $9 $24 $12 $9
Nightlife $63 $23 $73 $66 $82 $53
Gym $66 $14 $15 $56 $23 $33
Yoga $99 $19 $54 $82 $62 $37
Massage $56 $10 $20 $48 $29 $53
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Movistar, Claro, Personal Claro, Tigo Vodafone, MEO, NOS A1, Telenor, Vivacom Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars Tip 10% in restaurants 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 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 (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) EasyTaxi Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify TaxiMe, TaxiStars Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. 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 Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa 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 restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars 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 79 options on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow