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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population 3,400,000 1,768,073 6,578,0179 2,427,000 8,850,000 1,108,700
Official language(s) German Hungarian Spanish Spanish Spanish Georgian
Level of English Very high High Moderate Low Moderate Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit May - September March - June, September - November March - May, September - November January - April, December March - May, October, November March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1230 $2498 $1293 $1867 $1462
Rent $939 $499 $1174 $732 $778 $752
Groceries $188 $108 $175 $87 $281 $112
Dining out $271 $202 $313 $131 $182 $169
Cafe $57 $29 $51 $18 $49 $45
Coworking space $174 $120 $196 $96 $159 $125
Mobile internet $23 $9 $10 $16 $25 $4
Public transportation $88 $36 $78 $21 $11 $8
Taxis $58 $27 $44 $14 $9 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $49 $0 $24 $27
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $54 $8 $81 $21
Museums and sights $37 $7 $20 $9 $20 $9
Nightlife $63 $43 $82 $73 $64 $53
Gym $66 $37 $44 $15 $69 $33
Yoga $99 $48 $142 $54 $65 $37
Massage $56 $26 $64 $20 $51 $53
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Claro, Tigo Telcel, Movistar Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. Tip 10% in restaurants 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now EasyTaxi Uber Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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. Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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 Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional 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! Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 85 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow