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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population 10,978,360 1,768,073 8,053,663 8,850,000 237,559 1,108,700
Official language(s) Spanish Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Portuguese Georgian
Level of English Low High Moderate Moderate Very High Low
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - June, September - November January, February, October - December March - May, October, November May - September March - June
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1230 $1167 $1867 $1759 $1462
Rent $480 $499 $503 $778 $717 $752
Groceries $82 $108 $151 $281 $148 $112
Dining out $174 $202 $134 $182 $280 $169
Cafe $22 $29 $39 $49 $45 $45
Coworking space $77 $120 $72 $159 $96 $125
Mobile internet $11 $9 $4 $25 $21 $4
Public transportation $23 $36 $20 $11 $95 $8
Taxis $28 $27 $13 $9 $25 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $0 $24 $10 $27
Sport and cultural events $22 $24 $3 $81 $45 $21
Museums and sights $7 $7 $4 $20 $24 $9
Nightlife $46 $43 $89 $64 $66 $53
Gym $15 $37 $57 $69 $56 $33
Yoga $57 $48 $57 $65 $82 $37
Massage $37 $26 $21 $51 $48 $53
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 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 Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. 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. A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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 Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas 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 Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow