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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2158 | $2450 | $1725 | $1581 |
| Rent | $921 | $1152 | $703 | $812 |
| Groceries | $184 | $172 | $145 | $121 |
| Dining out | $266 | $307 | $274 | $182 |
| Cafe | $56 | $50 | $44 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $171 | $192 | $94 | $135 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $20 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $86 | $77 | $93 | $9 |
| Taxis | $57 | $43 | $25 | $15 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $16 | $48 | $10 | $29 |
| Sport and cultural events | $62 | $53 | $44 | $23 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $19 | $24 | $10 |
| Nightlife | $61 | $81 | $64 | $57 |
| Gym | $64 | $43 | $55 | $36 |
| Yoga | $97 | $139 | $81 | $40 |
| Massage | $55 | $62 | $47 | $57 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | 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! | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |