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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population 3,400,000 1,768,073 8,053,663 2,427,000 237,559 1,108,700
Official language(s) German Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Portuguese Georgian
Level of English Very high High Moderate Low Very High Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit May - September March - June, September - November January, February, October - December January - April, December May - September March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) COP - Colombian Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1230 $1167 $1293 $1759 $1462
Rent $939 $499 $503 $732 $717 $752
Groceries $188 $108 $151 $87 $148 $112
Dining out $271 $202 $134 $131 $280 $169
Cafe $57 $29 $39 $18 $45 $45
Coworking space $174 $120 $72 $96 $96 $125
Mobile internet $23 $9 $4 $16 $21 $4
Public transportation $88 $36 $20 $21 $95 $8
Taxis $58 $27 $13 $14 $25 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $0 $0 $10 $27
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $3 $8 $45 $21
Museums and sights $37 $7 $4 $9 $24 $9
Nightlife $63 $43 $89 $73 $66 $53
Gym $66 $37 $57 $15 $56 $33
Yoga $99 $48 $57 $54 $82 $37
Massage $56 $26 $21 $20 $48 $53
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Claro, Tigo Vodafone, MEO, NOS Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Tip 10% in restaurants 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 Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet EasyTaxi Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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 Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa 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 Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow