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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese | Georgian |
Level of English | Low | High | Low | High | Low | Low |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | September - December | December - April | June - October | January - March, December | March - June |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1321 | $2359 | $1806 | $1833 | $1462 |
Rent | $480 | $844 | $1036 | $780 | $1066 | $752 |
Groceries | $82 | $98 | $236 | $158 | $95 | $112 |
Dining out | $174 | $121 | $371 | $240 | $210 | $169 |
Cafe | $22 | $25 | $43 | $53 | $25 | $45 |
Coworking space | $77 | $95 | $157 | $175 | $130 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $21 | $24 | $7 | $4 |
Public transportation | $23 | $9 | $12 | $61 | $33 | $8 |
Taxis | $28 | $9 | $48 | $33 | $14 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $0 | $19 | $16 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $24 | $35 | $19 | $55 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $9 | $35 | $26 | $9 |
Nightlife | $46 | $23 | $117 | $50 | $54 | $53 |
Gym | $15 | $14 | $37 | $56 | $31 | $33 |
Yoga | $57 | $19 | $163 | $66 | $40 | $37 |
Massage | $37 | $10 | $75 | $37 | $32 | $53 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |