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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Galeão International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1833 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $480 | $1066 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $82 | $95 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $174 | $210 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $22 | $25 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $130 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $33 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $28 | $14 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $16 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $55 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $26 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $54 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $15 | $31 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $57 | $40 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $37 | $32 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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. | 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. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |