Berlin vs Bucharest vs Prague vs Seoul vs Tbilisi

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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population 3,400,000 1,830,000 1,305,737 9,963,452 1,108,700
Official language(s) German Romanian Czech Korean Georgian
Level of English Very high High High Moderate Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit May - September April - October June - October March - May, September - November March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (€) RON - Romanian Leu (L) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) KRW - South Korean won (₩) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1351 $1806 $2184 $1462
Rent $939 $615 $780 $797 $752
Groceries $188 $114 $158 $356 $112
Dining out $271 $165 $240 $211 $169
Cafe $57 $38 $53 $69 $45
Coworking space $174 $133 $175 $222 $125
Mobile internet $23 $7 $24 $40 $4
Public transportation $88 $21 $61 $40 $8
Taxis $58 $9 $33 $41 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $19 $13 $27
Sport and cultural events $64 $29 $19 $39 $21
Museums and sights $37 $29 $35 $6 $9
Nightlife $63 $45 $50 $93 $53
Gym $66 $30 $56 $69 $33
Yoga $99 $59 $66 $112 $37
Massage $56 $31 $37 $75 $53
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, T-Mobile KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus 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% 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 Star Taxi, Uber Uber, Liftago Uber, Kakao Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable 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. 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 Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi 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 Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias 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 33 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow