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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian | Georgian |
Level of English | Low | High | Low | High | High | Low |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | September - December | December - April | June - October | April-June, September-October | March - June |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | 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 | $1289 | $1462 |
Rent | $480 | $844 | $1036 | $780 | $567 | $752 |
Groceries | $82 | $98 | $236 | $158 | $10 | $112 |
Dining out | $174 | $121 | $371 | $240 | $227 | $169 |
Cafe | $22 | $25 | $43 | $53 | $27 | $45 |
Coworking space | $77 | $95 | $157 | $175 | $140 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $21 | $24 | $10 | $4 |
Public transportation | $23 | $9 | $12 | $61 | $30 | $8 |
Taxis | $28 | $9 | $48 | $33 | $12 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $0 | $19 | $40 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $24 | $35 | $19 | $18 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $9 | $35 | $12 | $9 |
Nightlife | $46 | $23 | $117 | $50 | $82 | $53 |
Gym | $15 | $14 | $37 | $56 | $23 | $33 |
Yoga | $57 | $19 | $163 | $66 | $62 | $37 |
Massage | $37 | $10 | $75 | $37 | $29 | $53 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | 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% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 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 | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | 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! | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | 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. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | 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 | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | 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 | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |