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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population 1,830,000 2,900,000 2,427,000 8,850,000 880,691 1,108,700
Official language(s) Romanian Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish Georgian
Level of English High High Low Moderate Low Low
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit April - October September - December January - April, December March - May, October, November December - April March - June
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1351 $1321 $1293 $1867 $2359 $1462
Rent $615 $844 $732 $778 $1036 $752
Groceries $114 $98 $87 $281 $236 $112
Dining out $165 $121 $131 $182 $371 $169
Cafe $38 $25 $18 $49 $43 $45
Coworking space $133 $95 $96 $159 $157 $125
Mobile internet $7 $11 $16 $25 $21 $4
Public transportation $21 $9 $21 $11 $12 $8
Taxis $9 $9 $14 $9 $48 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $14 $0 $24 $0 $27
Sport and cultural events $29 $24 $8 $81 $35 $21
Museums and sights $29 $4 $9 $20 $9 $9
Nightlife $45 $23 $73 $64 $117 $53
Gym $30 $14 $15 $69 $37 $33
Yoga $59 $19 $54 $65 $163 $37
Massage $31 $10 $20 $51 $75 $53
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange Movistar, Claro, Personal Claro, Tigo Telcel, Movistar Claro, Movistar Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars Tip 10% in restaurants 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Star Taxi, Uber Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) EasyTaxi Uber Uber, Tu Chofer Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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. 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 Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 33 listings on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow