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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | German | English (de facto) | Spanish | Czech | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - June, September - November | December - April | June - October | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $5431 | $2359 | $1806 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $939 | $2891 | $1036 | $780 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $188 | $383 | $236 | $158 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $271 | $656 | $371 | $240 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $57 | $72 | $43 | $53 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $326 | $157 | $175 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $45 | $21 | $24 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $220 | $12 | $61 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $58 | $78 | $48 | $33 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $30 | $0 | $19 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $100 | $35 | $19 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $74 | $9 | $35 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $195 | $117 | $50 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $66 | $55 | $37 | $56 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $99 | $197 | $163 | $66 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $56 | $109 | $75 | $37 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |